Comparison

TimerCue vs Ntrval Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimerCue

Features
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TimerCue runs interval workouts and logs your sets. Set prepare, work and rest times, add exercises and rounds, and press Start: a progress ring, voice cues and haptics take you through every interval, and during each rest you log the set without leaving the timer. TIMER • Prepare, work and rest times, rounds, and a different time per exercise when needed • Untimed sets: the timer waits until you tap Done • Voice cues announce the next exercise; countdown sounds and haptics at every change • Keeps running with the screen locked; Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island STRENGTH LOG • Reps, weight and RPE for every set, entered during the rest • Barbell view: type the weight, see the plates. Kilograms or pounds • Per-rep weight when the load changes within a set ANALYTICS AND CALENDAR • Weekly workload, monthly consistency, streaks and personal bests • Estimated 1RM, volume, reps and frequency for each exercise • Schedule single sessions or weekly blocks, with reminders ALSO • Built-in workouts and an exercise library; share a workout as a file • Start a workout from a Home Screen widget or Control Center • Save finished sessions to Apple Health (optional) • Light and dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver • Available in 11 languages No account, no subscription, no ads. Your data stays on your device.

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Ntrval Timer

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Ntrval is an interval timer built for how people actually train — fast to set up, clear to read across the room, and flexible enough for everything from a quick Tabata to a full coached session. Design a timer in seconds: set your work and rest intervals, rounds, colors, and sound cues, then hit start. Or build a complete workout from your own exercises and let Ntrval generate the timing for you. CUSTOM INTERVAL TIMERS • Work and rest intervals, rounds, and structure your way • Per-interval names, colors, and sound cues • A big, glanceable display you can read mid-set • Countdown beeps, transition cues, and vibration WORKOUT BUILDER • Build sessions from stations and exercises • Warm-ups and finishers • Timing generated automatically from your workout • Save workouts as reusable templates EXERCISE LIBRARY • Keep your movements, equipment, and notes in one place • Attach video links for form reference PLAN YOUR WEEK • Schedule timers and workouts on a calendar • Keep your training organized from anywhere RUN IT ON THE BIG SCREEN • A clean, full-screen TV display mode — AirPlay or screen-mirror to a TV for gyms, studios, and group classes ALSO INCLUDED • Stopwatch and alarms • Works offline — your timer runs even without a connection • No ads. No tracking. Whether you train at home, coach clients, or program classes for a studio, Ntrval keeps the timer out of your way so you can focus on the work. — PLANS Ntrval is free for core interval timers, stopwatch, and alarms. Optional annual subscriptions unlock more: • Basic — $19.99/year: the training calendar • Pro — $39.99/year: the workout builder, exercise library, templates, and sharing • Business — $79.99/year: everything in Pro, plus the commercial Display Board for gym TVs Subscriptions are auto-renewable. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.ntrvaltimer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ntrvaltimer.com/privacy

Screenshots

TimerCue4 screens
Ntrval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimerCue at weekly against Ntrval Timer's every 3 weeks. Ntrval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCue ships an update weekly, Ntrval Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TimerCue versus Ntrval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCueNtrval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco TedeschiniBlake Garcia

In-app purchases

None

TimerCue

No in-app purchases

None

Ntrval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerCue free?
TimerCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ntrval Timer free?
Ntrval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerCue or Ntrval Timer have ads?
Neither TimerCue nor Ntrval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerCue or Ntrval Timer?
TimerCue ships an update weekly, and Ntrval Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimerCue was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ntrval Timer on October 5, 2026.

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