Interval Timer vs hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
Easily set custom intervals for workouts and rest periods with this intuitive timer. Enjoy beep guides and seamless music playback during your sessions. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics.
- Customizable intervals
- Workout and rest timers
- Beep guides
- Music playback compatibility
- Workout history
- Progress statistics
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A simple and beautiful interval timer. 1. Drag to set your custom intervals for workout, rest, rounds, etc 2. Tap to start. Interval Timer doesn't interfere with your music or other apps: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Beep guides for every workout. And no need to manually record your workouts: ∙ Detailed history and statistics pages to track your progress. ∙ Repeat a workout from your preset, so you don't need to recreate it again. This is a free app and your support means a lot. If you have any ideas for how to improve the app, just tap "Request Feature' inside the app and let us know! We are always trying to improve Interval Timer. Privacy Policy: https://robzapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://robzapps.com/terms
hex
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hex-forge is a hypertrophy-focused workout tracker designed for lifters who want to maximize muscle growth through intelligent programming and progressive overload. SMART TRAINING Plan your training with mesocycles - structured training blocks that progress your volume and intensity over 4-6 weeks. Choose from proven templates like Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, or build your own from scratch. TRACK WITH PRECISION Log every set with weight, reps, and RIR (Reps In Reserve). hex-forge uses your performance data to predict optimal weights for your next session, taking the guesswork out of progressive overload. EXERCISE VIDEO LIBRARY Access demonstration videos for hundreds of exercises. See proper form and technique to ensure you're getting the most out of every rep. VOLUME MANAGEMENT Understand your training volume with muscle group tracking. See weekly sets per muscle group and stay within your recoverable volume to maximize gains without overtraining. FEATURES - Mesocycle-based programming with customizable templates - RIR tracking for autoregulated training - Weight predictions based on your performance history - Exercise demonstration videos - Muscle group volume tracking - Rest timer with configurable durations - Dark mode support - HealthKit integration for workout syncing Built for lifters who take their training seriously.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: hex at none against Interval Timer's shown. hex also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 17 months). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Interval Timer ships an update every 17 months, hex every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vignesh Viswanathan | Alex Geana |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
hex
No in-app purchases
