Comparison

TimerCue vs Interval 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.

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Train smarter with a clean and reliable interval timer for HIIT workouts, Tabata training and gym sessions. This workout timer helps you structure your training with simple intervals so you can stay focused on exercise instead of adjusting complicated settings. Whether you are doing HIIT intervals, circuit workouts, boxing rounds or general fitness training, this interval timer keeps your workout organized from start to finish. Just set your work time, rest time, and number of rounds and the timer will guide your session. Perfect for Many Types of Training This interval workout timer works great for different types of training such as: * HIIT workouts * Tabata training * Circuit training * Gym workouts * Cross training * Boxing and round based workouts * Home workouts * General fitness interval sessions The flexible interval setup makes it easy to adapt the timer for many styles of training. Simple and Powerful Workout Timer The app is designed to be clean, fast and easy to use so you can focus on your workout. Features include: * Custom interval timer setup * Adjustable work time and rest time * Multiple rounds for interval workouts * Built in workout presets for quick start * Custom workout presets * Workout history tracking * Audio countdown alerts * Vibration alerts for transitions * Large clear timer display for easy viewing during workouts * Different screen colors for work and rest phases Everything is designed to help you stay focused during training. Built for HIIT and Tabata Training High intensity workouts work best with a timer that is easy to follow and reliable. This HIIT timer clearly signals when it is time to work, rest or start the next round so your workout flows smoothly. The timer works well for HIIT intervals, Tabata sessions, circuit workouts, bodyweight training and strength training. Useful for Boxing and Round Based Workouts The timer can also be used for boxing rounds or any round based training session. Set the length of your round, add rest time between rounds and choose how many rounds you want to complete. The timer will guide the workout automatically. This makes it useful for boxing practice, fight conditioning and round based training sessions. Train Anywhere Use the timer at the gym, at home, in the park or during outdoor workouts. The app works offline and starts instantly so you can begin training without delays. Built for HIIT and interval workouts The goal of this app is to provide a clean, simple and dependable interval timer so you can focus on your workout without unnecessary complexity. Start your HIIT workout, circuit training session or gym workout in seconds and keep your workout structured from beginning to end. This app is a workout timer tool and does not provide medical or fitness advice.

Screenshots

TimerCue4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

TimerCue and Interval Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TimerCue versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCueInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco TedeschiniMuhammad Aqib

In-app purchases

None

TimerCue

No in-app purchases

None

Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerCue free?
TimerCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerCue or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither TimerCue nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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