Thymer vs Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Thymer
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Create custom routines for your workouts and productivity with Thymer. You can create Routines as complex as you like, and adjust things like color, sounds, titles and repetitions. -- Usability -- You can color-code your intervals, so that you only need to glance at the screen to see where you're at. Or don't look at the screen at all, with a palette of sound cues. -- Quick Run -- Standard timers such as a Tabata timer or a breathing exercise timer are available through a quick access menu. -- Customize -- This isn't your standard interval timer. Go as deep as you like, and create the complex nested timers of your dreams.
Interval Timer
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Train smarter with Interval Timer Workout β a clean, powerful and customizable timer built for serious results. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, circuit training or custom workouts, this timer keeps you focused, consistent, and in control from start to finish. Features: β’ Custom training, rest, and round durations β’ Support for multiple sets and long recovery breaks β’ Automatic total time calculation β’ Large, easy-to-read timer interface β’ Optional sound and vibration cues β’ Simple, distraction-free experience β’ No ads, no account required Designed for: β’ HIIT and Tabata workouts β’ Home and gym training routines β’ Circuit, strength, and mobility sessions β’ Boxing, CrossFit, cardio intervals, and more Built for speed, simplicity, and performance. Download Interval Timer Workout and take full control of your training. This app uses Appleβs standard End User License Agreement. Learn more: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thymer at none against Interval Timer's 2. Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thymer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thymer ships an update every 8 days, Interval Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thymer | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 18.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niclas Bodenmann | JIMMY CHARRA |
In-app purchases
Thymer
No in-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Monthly Access β Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access β Premium$19.99
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