Comparison

Interval Timer vs RestBeat

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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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 Apple’s standard End User License Agreement. Learn more: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RestBeat

Features
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RestBeat is the focused rest timer built for the gym. Finish your set, glance once, and let the countdown, beeps, and haptics tell you exactly when to lift again β€” no fumbling, no guessing your rest between sets. Whether you train for strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, or CrossFit-style conditioning, RestBeat keeps every set on schedule so you can train with purpose. WHY LIFTERS CHOOSE RESTBEAT - Instant rest timer β€” tap a preset (30/45/60/90/120/180s) or dial a custom time on the wheel - Big, animated countdown you can read across the room - Audio beeps on the final 3 seconds and at finish, plus haptics and a vibration-only mode - +15s / βˆ’15s on the fly without losing your place - Set counter β€” always know "Set 3 of 5" and your total session time - Keep-screen-awake so the timer never sleeps mid-rest BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINES - Create custom interval routines: EMOM, Tabata-style, straight sets, supersets, circuits - Order work and rest blocks with reps, duplicate, and drag to reorder - Run a routine and RestBeat steps you through every block automatically TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic history log: date, duration, total rest, sets completed - Weekly volume and total-rest charts - Training-day streak to keep you consistent MADE TO BE SIMPLE - Works fully offline β€” no account, no sign-up required - Clean, modern design with smooth animations - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Light, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Weightlifting and powerlifting rest between sets - Bodybuilding and progressive overload - HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuit training - Anyone who wants to stop staring at the clock and start training Download RestBeat and make every rest count. Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html

Screenshots

Interval Timer3 screens
RestBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RestBeat at none against Interval Timer's 2. RestBeat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RestBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Interval Timer versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRestBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIMMY CHARRAFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access – Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access – Premium$19.99
None

RestBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RestBeat free?
RestBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or RestBeat have ads?
RestBeat shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

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