Comparison

Interval Timer vs Brawnly

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app provides a highly customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers clear audio cues, background operation, and workout history tracking to help users structure their exercise sessions effectively.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Full-screen color-coded display
  • Audio cues and alerts
  • Background operation
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Pre-set templates for routines
Features
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The ultimate interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, MMA, boxing, strength workouts, cardio sessions, stretching routines, and more. Designed to be simple, powerful, and reliable—whether you’re training at home, at the gym, or outdoors. Create fully customizable timers, stay focused with clear audio cues, and keep your workouts running smoothly in the background. Perfect for athletes, trainers, and anyone who wants a seamless way to structure work and rest periods. FEATURES: - Full-screen, color-coded display for easy visibility from any distance. - Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training and other routines. - Combine multiple interval timers for complete workout control. - Voice cues and alerts that speak interval names. - Runs in the background while you use other apps or lock your device. - Playlist and music support during your workout. - Save your custom timers as reusable templates. - Continue listening to audio guides even when the app is minimized. CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS: - Number of sets - Work time and rest time - High and low intensity intervals - Warm-up and cool-down durations - Pause during rest - Auto-lock control - Timer sounds and volume - Rounds, cycles, and repeat counts - First interval selection (high or low) - New set sound or vibration alerts WORKOUT HISTORY & TRACKING: Automatically save your completed workouts. View detailed statistics and progress history. Repeat previous workouts without reconfiguring anything. SUBSCRIPTIONS & IN-APP PURCHASES: The app offers optional in-app purchases and subscription plans that unlock premium features and advanced customization options. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://intervally-app.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://intervally-app.web.app/terms.html

About

Brawnly

Features
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Train with structure, stay focused in the gym, and keep your workout data private. Brawnly creates personalized strength-training plans, helps you log every session, and makes progress easy to review - even when you are offline. PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR ROUTINE Set up Brawnly around your goals, training experience, available equipment, physical limitations, and preferred schedule from 1 to 7 days per week. Your weekly plan and daily workout are prepared automatically, so you always know what is next. TRACK EVERY WORKOUT Record weight, repetitions, and sets as you train. Use the rest timer to stay on pace, or build reusable custom routines for sessions you want to repeat. FIND THE RIGHT EXERCISE Explore a large, localized exercise catalog with demonstration images plus muscle and equipment details. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, training volume, streaks, charts, personal records, and body measurements in clear progress dashboards. PRIVATE AND READY OFFLINE Your workout data stays on your device, and the core Brawnly experience works without a network connection. MADE FOR YOUR SETUP - Connect with Apple Health through HealthKit. - Choose metric or imperial units. - Adapt training to the equipment you have available. Build your plan, log the work, and follow your progress with Brawnly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Brawnly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brawnly at daily against Interval Timer's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Interval Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Brawnly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Brawnly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus Brawnly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBrawnly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVA ConsultDennis Donner

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Access - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access - Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Brawnly

Subscriptions2
  • Brawnly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Brawnly Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brawnly free?
Brawnly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Brawnly have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Brawnly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Brawnly?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Brawnly daily. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brawnly on September 14, 2026.

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