Comparison

Workout Timer vs Intervalist

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

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Workout Timer

Features
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The only workout timer with an AI-powered Personal Trainer providing voice motivation and encouragement throughout your training. PERSONAL TRAINER VOICE COACHING Unlike silent timer apps, Workout Timer: PT Edition motivates you with spoken encouragement at key moments during your workout: • Workout start motivation to get you pumped • Progress updates at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion • Set completion encouragement to keep you going • Rest period guidance and countdown • Final rep motivation when you need it most • Workout completion celebration Customize your Personal Trainer experience: • Voice gender selection (male/female) • Encouragement level (minimal/moderate/enthusiastic) • Speech rate and pitch adjustment for your preference • Multiple phrase packs for variety and personalization 5 PROFESSIONAL TIMER MODES SIMPLE TIMER Classic countdown timer with voice-motivated intervals. Perfect for any timed workout where you need encouragement to keep going. REPS TIMER Track sets and reps with intelligent voice counting. The Personal Trainer announces your progress and motivates you through each set. Ideal for strength training and bodyweight workouts. TABATA The classic 20 seconds work / 10 seconds rest protocol with voice guidance through every interval. Perfect for high-intensity interval training. EMOM (Every Minute On The Minute) Voice prompts at the start of each minute to keep you on pace. Great for CrossFit-style workouts and structured interval training. 30/10/30 PROTOCOL Extended 30-second work periods with 10-second transitions and 30-second rest. Voice coaching keeps you motivated through longer intervals. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKOUT • Works with any exercise routine - strength, cardio, HIIT, CrossFit • Audio coordination ensures voice never conflicts with countdown beeps • Continues running in background while you check other apps • Lock screen integration keeps timer visible without unlocking • Dark mode interface reduces screen glare during workouts • Large, easy-to-read timer display • Simple controls for start, pause, and reset SMART VOICE COORDINATION The Personal Trainer intelligently times voice encouragement to avoid conflicting with countdown beeps and timer alerts. Every piece of audio is perfectly coordinated for a seamless workout experience. FLEXIBLE ENCOURAGEMENT LEVELS Choose how much motivation you want: • MINIMAL: Only key milestones and essential updates • MODERATE: Balanced motivation throughout workout • ENTHUSIASTIC: Frequent encouragement and energy Perfect for home workouts, gym sessions, outdoor training, CrossFit boxes, and anywhere you need a timer with built-in motivation. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, strength training, circuit training, or cardio intervals - your Personal Trainer keeps you focused and motivated. No subscriptions required. Download once and access all features immediately.

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Intervalist

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Intervalist Workout Timer & Routine Builder A precision interval timer designed for total customization. Build, sequence, and track your workouts without the friction of rigid presets. Core Features Dynamic Timer & Timeline: Switch between a high-visibility countdown and a full-session timeline to see current and upcoming activities. Flexible Interval Builder: Create custom work-to-rest ratios. Set specific durations for sets, recovery, and transition periods. Exercise Library: Use built-in movements or create and import your own custom exercises to build a personalized database. Workout Architect: Assemble saved exercises and intervals into complete, repeatable routines with drag-and-drop sequencing. Personalized Controls Audio Cues: Optional voice announcements for starts, stops, and upcoming exercises. Display Modes: Toggle between Light and Dark themes for high visibility in any environment. Session Continuity: Enable "Stay Awake" to prevent the screen from locking mid-workout. Progress Tracking: Real-time visual feedback on overall workout completion and remaining time.

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
Intervalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

Workout Timer and Intervalist 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
Workout Timer versus Intervalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerIntervalist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB44 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSIMON PAUL MCNISHKarlis Paegle

In-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Intervalist

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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