Comparison

IntervalTimer(x) vs Oat Meditation

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

Head to head
About

IntervalTimer(x)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for workouts, focus sessions, and breaks. It offers audio cues, visual progress, and tracks workout history locally. Optional body metrics can be entered for calorie estimates, all stored securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest/sets intervals
  • Audio cues for transitions
  • Workout history log
  • Local calorie estimates
  • Offline functionality
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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IntervalTimer - Train On Your Terms IntervalTimer is a clean, customizable interval timer built for workouts, focus sessions, and recovery breaks. Set your work duration, rest duration, and number of sets , then let the app keep you on pace with audio cues and a visual progress indicator. Your data stays on your device. IntervalTimer collects no personal data and has no account system. Everything - your workout history, body metrics, timer configurations, and intentions - is stored locally using Apple's SwiftData framework. Nothing leaves your phone. There are no servers, no cloud sync, no analytics pipelines, and no third-party SDKs tracking your behavior. The optional body metrics (weight, height, sex) you enter for calorie estimates are saved only in your device's local storage via UserDefaults. They are never transmitted, never shared, and never used for any purpose beyond the in-app calorie calculation you see on screen. Features: - Fully customizable work/rest/sets intervals - Audio cues for transitions and completion - Workout history log with session details - Calorie estimates based on your local profile - Intentions tracking to reflect on your mindset - Pre-configured templates to get started fast - Siri Shortcuts and Spotlight integration - Works entirely offline - always Disclaimer: Calorie estimates are educational only and not a substitute for medical advice.Consult a healthcare provider before making health decisions.

About

Oat Meditation

This app offers a minimalist approach to mindfulness and meditation with guided sessions, breathing exercises, and white noise. It aims to help users calm their minds, improve sleep, and cultivate present moment awareness through gentle design and reassuring content.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Breathing exercises
  • White noise for focus
  • Sleep-focused audio content
  • Unguided meditation options
  • Mindfulness and stress-relief courses
Features
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# Oat Meditation A minimalist mindfulness and meditation app designed to help you slow down and reconnect. Through guided meditation, breathing exercises, white noise, and sleep content, Oat Meditation supports you in calming the mind, improving sleep quality, and cultivating everyday awareness — bringing your body and mind back to a steady, resilient state. With gentle design and warm, charming illustrations, we create a space that feels soft and reassuring. There is nothing to achieve here. Simply return to your breath and the present moment. Whether you are unwinding before sleep, beginning your morning with clarity, or navigating emotional ups and downs, Oat Meditation is here to accompany you. # For Different Stages of Practice - Unguided White Noise Designed for experienced practitioners who prefer immersive, self-directed meditation. - Semi-Guided Sessions Offers structure and rhythm without unnecessary interruption, helping you maintain steady focus. - Fully Guided Sessions Clear, patient voice guidance that creates a sense of safety and ease, especially suitable for beginners. # Core Content Meditation Structured courses include mindfulness meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and stress-relief practices. Both beginner and advanced paths are available, with flexible course and collection options. Observations Emotion- and theme-based sessions that help you cultivate awareness and respond with clarity in everyday situations. Sleep Sleep-focused audio sessions and gentle guidance designed specifically for nighttime use, helping you fall asleep naturally. Free Meditation A variety of white noise environments for immersive, unguided meditation and rest. # Membership & Purchase Information Auto-Renewable Subscription Subscription Name: Oat Meditation Annual Membership Subscription Length: 1 year Price: ¥28 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. One-Time Purchase Lifetime Membership: ¥88 A one-time payment that permanently unlocks all content. No recurring charges. # Legal Information Privacy Policy [https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Oat-Meditation-2f6a53a6b075802f8cd7ed31a8cf5372?source=copy_link](https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Oat-Meditation-2f6a53a6b075802f8cd7ed31a8cf5372?pvs=21) Terms of Use [https://www.notion.so/User-Agreement-Terms-of-Service-for-Oat-Meditation-2f6a53a6b075802a9f11dd340baad9dd?source=copy_link](https://www.notion.so/User-Agreement-Terms-of-Service-for-Oat-Meditation-2f6a53a6b075802a9f11dd340baad9dd?pvs=21) # Contact Us Your voice matters to us. lamzhonghang@gmail.com

Screenshots

IntervalTimer(x)4 screens
Oat Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IntervalTimer(x) at 5.0 against Oat Meditation's 4.2. IntervalTimer(x) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Oat Meditation's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Oat Meditation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IntervalTimer(x) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IntervalTimer(x) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oat Meditation has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntervalTimer(x) ships an update every 3 weeks, Oat Meditation daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IntervalTimer(x) versus Oat Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalTimer(x)Oat Meditation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapeHaven Innovations LLCKiko Studio

In-app purchases

None

IntervalTimer(x)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Oat Meditation

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终生版$14.99

Questions

Is IntervalTimer(x) free?
IntervalTimer(x) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oat Meditation free?
Oat Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IntervalTimer(x) or Oat Meditation?
IntervalTimer(x) is rated higher. IntervalTimer(x) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Oat Meditation averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do IntervalTimer(x) or Oat Meditation have ads?
Neither IntervalTimer(x) nor Oat Meditation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntervalTimer(x) or Oat Meditation?
IntervalTimer(x) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oat Meditation daily. Most recently, IntervalTimer(x) was updated on September 17, 2026 and Oat Meditation on October 2, 2026.

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