Comparison

Interval Timer vs RoundTick

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This advanced interval timer supports HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training with customizable work, rest, and cooldown periods. Stay focused with voice alerts, background operation, and music integration for any fitness routine.

Highlights
  • Customizable workouts
  • Pre-set & custom intervals
  • Voice & sound alerts
  • Music integration
  • Background operation
  • Dark & light mode
Features
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Take your HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training to the next level with this advanced interval timer—your ideal companion for structured, high-intensity workouts. Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just getting started, this app helps you stay focused and push your limits. Key Features: Customizable Workouts – Set your work, rest, and cooldown times to suit any routine Pre-Set & Custom Intervals – Use built-in templates or create your own Voice & Sound Alerts – Stay on track without looking at your screen Music Integration – Keep your energy high with background music Dark & Light Mode – Choose the look that works best for you Background Operation – Timer continues even when using other apps Great For: HIIT and Tabata sessions Sprint and running drills Strength and circuit training Martial arts, boxing, and MMA Yoga, stretching, and meditation Includes optional paid subscriptions, which can be canceled at any time. Download now and stay in control of your training—wherever you are. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/interval-timer-hiit-privacy-policy/e8e356e5-c8bf-44a0-af21-1ced9ed45894/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/interval-timer-hiit-terms-of-use/02c4d0ca-29f9-47f1-a4d5-36c2b4ec4688/terms

About

RoundTick

Features
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RoundTick (formerly Interval) is a fast, focused timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits, boxing rounds and any work/rest training you do. Set your work, rest and rounds — or start from a ready-made preset — and press start. A big, glanceable timer with color-coded phases and audio, voice and haptic cues keeps you on pace without staring at the screen. ON YOUR WRIST • A full Apple Watch app — start and run any of your workouts from your wrist • Live sync — start on iPhone and it opens on your Watch instantly, and the other way around • Pause, skip or end on either device and the other follows along • Haptic cues on every phase change, so you can train without looking BUILT FOR TRAINING • Work, rest and rounds you control, with round rests between sets • Tabata, HIIT and EMOM presets to start from • AMRAP: as many rounds as you can in a time cap — tap each round for splits and log your score • Put the timer on a TV over AirPlay or HDMI, with your iPhone as the remote • A clean preview of the whole workout before you begin • Gym circuits, boxing rounds, sprint intervals, stretching, physio sets — anything that runs on a clock STAY LOCKED IN • A large timer with color-coded WORK / REST phases • Two-tier progress: where you are in the round and in the whole workout • Audio beeps and an optional voice cue on every phase change and the last 3 seconds • Haptic feedback so you can train heads-down • Keeps running with the screen locked and in the background LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • A Live Activity shows the current phase and countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island YOURS, AND PRIVATE • No account, no sign-up • No tracking or ads. Workouts and history stay on your device. • Optional support chat sends your messages and attachments so we can reply. SIMPLE PRICING Use RoundTick free for up to 15 workouts with every feature unlocked. A single one-time purchase — RoundTick Pro — removes the limit forever and unlocks accent themes. No subscription, ever. Questions or feedback? Email interval@klimakov.me

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
RoundTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoundTick at every 10 days against Interval Timer's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RoundTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update monthly, RoundTick every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus RoundTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRoundTick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLori NguyenOLEG KLIMAKOV

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Timer (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Timer (monthly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Timer (yearly)$39.991 Year
1 purchases

RoundTick

One-time1
  • Interval Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoundTick free?
RoundTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or RoundTick have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor RoundTick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or RoundTick?
Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and RoundTick every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and RoundTick on November 10, 2026.

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