Comparison

IntervalTimer(x) vs Load That Bar

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

Load That Bar

Features
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Load That Bar helps lifters quickly determine exactly what plates to load on each side of a barbell. Enter your target weight, choose your barbell type, and the app calculates a clear per-side loading guide with a visual plate layout. You can switch between pounds and kilograms, customize available plate sizes, and use Ladder Mode for multi-set progression planning. Version 1.1 is a top-to-bottom rebuild of how the app looks and feels, plus real new features: • Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts — see what to load without opening the app • Workout history — every set you calculate or log is saved, grouped by day • Multiple named gym profiles — switch between your home rack and the gym in one tap • A real light mode, full Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support throughout • A proper iPad layout and a guided setup that actually asks about your plates Load That Bar is fast, simple, and built for practical gym use without accounts, subscriptions, or required setup.

Screenshots

IntervalTimer(x)4 screens
Load That Bar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IntervalTimer(x) at none against Load That Bar's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Load That Bar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. IntervalTimer(x) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IntervalTimer(x) versus Load That Bar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalTimer(x)Load That Bar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapeHaven Innovations LLCDustin Ober

In-app purchases

None

IntervalTimer(x)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Load That Bar

One-time2
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip $2.99$2.99

Questions

Is IntervalTimer(x) free?
IntervalTimer(x) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Load That Bar free?
Load That Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IntervalTimer(x) or Load That Bar have ads?
Neither IntervalTimer(x) nor Load That Bar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntervalTimer(x) or Load That Bar?
IntervalTimer(x) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Load That Bar every 3 weeks. Most recently, IntervalTimer(x) was updated on September 17, 2026 and Load That Bar on September 14, 2026.

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