Comparison

Interval Timer vs Palvik

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

Palvik

Features
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Train, eat and progress. Palvik builds your workouts and diet around you and tells you what to do each day, no copying someone else's plan. TRAINING • A routine made for you: tell it the days you train, the time you have and your equipment. • Gym, home, calisthenics, kettlebell, HYROX or mobility. • Over 2,100 exercises with their technique and common mistakes explained. • Automatic progressive overload: it tells you what weight to use today based on last time and your effort. • Muscle recovery: knows which muscles are ready and which need rest. • Train with dials: spin weight and reps with your finger. • Swap any exercise for an equivalent if the machine is taken. • Rest timer, also on your lock screen. • Camera form checker (beta). • HYROX simulation with split times. APPLE WATCH • Tick off your sets and follow your rest from your wrist. NUTRITION • Calories and macros worked out from your weight, height and goal. • Scan the barcode or snap your plate to log it. • Eating out? Snap the menu and see what fits your day. • Over 2,400 recipes and a weekly planner. • Meal plans: high protein, muscle gain, 16:8 fasting, vegetarian and more. • Swap any food for an equivalent. PROGRESS • Your records, volume and progress in charts. • Progress photos, weight and measurements. • Streaks, badges and the 75-day challenge. COACH • Ask anything about your training or diet, and adapt today's workout if you're short on time, at home or the machine is taken. APPLE HEALTH • Connect Health to see your steps, sleep and heart rate, and save your workouts, meals, water and weight. YOUR DATA • Stored encrypted on servers in the European Union. We don't sell it or use it for advertising. Apple Health data is never sent to the AI. • You can delete your account and everything of yours from your profile. PALVIK VIP Try everything free for 7 days. After that, a monthly or yearly subscription that renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple account. Manage or cancel it in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Terms: https://palvik.app/terminos.html Privacy: https://palvik.app/privacidad.html Palvik provides training and nutrition guidance; it does not replace advice from a doctor or a registered dietitian.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Palvik3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Palvik at every 4 days 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 Palvik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Palvik every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus Palvik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerPalvik
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVA ConsultAdrian Sanchez Garcia

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

Palvik

Subscriptions2
  • Palvik VIP monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Palvik VIP yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Palvik free?
Palvik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Palvik have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Palvik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Palvik?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Palvik every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Palvik on November 6, 2026.

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