Comparison

Modern Interval Workout Timer vs Spud Run Coach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Modern Interval Workout Timer

This versatile timer supports HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and combat sports like boxing. Customize visuals, sounds, and presets for a personalized workout experience. Track and replay past sessions with a clean, ad-free interface.

Highlights
  • Interval and regular timer modes
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Large, bold visuals
  • Pre-made and saved presets
  • Workout log and replay
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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This workout timer is ideal for your HIIT (high intensity interval training), circuit training, Tabata routines and is compatible with many more sports. For instance it also works perfectly for training or sparring in combat sports or martial arts like boxing, kick boxing, muay thai, MMA and more as it'll keep track of your rounds. Finally, it is also great for all bodyweight exercices, at home or at the gym. The app features a simple yet powerful user interface. You can get started in a second, but if you want to go further you can really make it your own: - Regular timer, interval timer, count down... if you want to time something, the app has you covered! - Many different visual themes. You can even create your own, changing colors, fonts and more. - Personalise all sounds and warnings. - Very large and bold visuals working both in portrait and landscape mode. - Use pre-made timers (boxing rules, Tabata 20/10, HIIT 30/30 and more), or save your own presets. - Keep track of your workouts with a full log of completed trainings. You can even replay them. - Simple and clean interface that works perfectly in light or dark mode. On top of this, the app is ad-free to have a more stable and clutter-less experience.

About

Spud Run Coach

This running coach app helps beginners start their fitness journey with guided run-walk programs. It uniquely pauses distracting apps during training sessions, ensuring focus and completion of your runs. Track progress with GPS, integrate with various fitness devices, and visualize your achievements.

Highlights
  • Guided run-walk training plans
  • Distracting app blocker during runs
  • GPS and Apple Watch tracking
  • Integration with fitness trackers
  • Progress visualization and stats
  • Personalized session adjustments
Features
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Stop skipping the runs you promised yourself. Spud is a couch to 5K running coach with a twist: on your training days, the apps that steal your runs stay paused until you've run. Finish the run and they come straight back. A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU • Starts from where you are today, even if that's the couch • Run-walk first, then real runs: 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon • Every session written out step by step, with a cue for every interval • Outside or on a treadmill • Spud checks in on how you feel and makes today easier, shorter or a rest day when you need it THE LOCK THAT GETS YOU OUT THE DOOR • Pick the apps that eat your evenings • In your run window they wait until today's run is done • A heads-up an hour before, and again 15 minutes before your apps lock • Emergency override is always one tap away EVERY RUN COUNTS • Track runs with GPS on iPhone, or on Apple Watch with no phone needed • Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, Fitbit and more count through Apple Health, with step-by-step setup for each • Bring in years of past runs from Apple Health • Pair a Bluetooth heart-rate strap SEE HOW FAR YOU'VE COME • Your distance as real trips from your own town • Race predictor, training load and pace trend • Streaks, levels and badges, with friends and leaderboards through Game Center PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your plan and runs live on your iPhone and in your own iCloud. Sign in with Apple if you want them backed up to a new phone. Optional. No ads, no tracking. SPUD PRO Your first run is free, with the lock and the voice coach. After it, Spud Pro unlocks the full plan, the lock and run tracking. Choose yearly, monthly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Modern Interval Workout Timer4 screens
Spud Run Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spud Run Coach at 5.0 against Modern Interval Workout Timer's 3.3. Modern Interval Workout Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spud Run Coach sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spud Run Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Interval Workout Timer ships an update every 4 days, Spud Run Coach every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Modern Interval Workout Timer versus Spud Run Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Interval Workout TimerSpud Run Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc GauthierMatthew Ajayi

Customer experience

Modern Interval Workout Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spud Run Coach

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modern Interval Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (monthly subscription)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (yearly subscription)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$14.99
4 purchases

Spud Run Coach

Subscriptions3
  • Spud Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Spud Pro Yearly (Offer)$19.991 Year
  • Spud Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spud Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Modern Interval Workout Timer free?
Modern Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spud Run Coach free?
Spud Run Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Interval Workout Timer or Spud Run Coach?
Spud Run Coach is rated higher. Modern Interval Workout Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spud Run Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Modern Interval Workout Timer or Spud Run Coach have ads?
Neither Modern Interval Workout Timer nor Spud Run Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Interval Workout Timer or Spud Run Coach?
Modern Interval Workout Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Spud Run Coach every 3 days. Most recently, Modern Interval Workout Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spud Run Coach on November 6, 2026.

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