Comparison

Workout Timer vs Intervals Aloud

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

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About

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.

About

Intervals Aloud

This app provides spoken guidance for various workout types, including walk-run, HIIT, and breathing exercises. It eliminates the need to watch a clock, allowing users to focus on their training with audio cues for every interval, rest, and round. It offers both pre-made routines and custom sequence building, with background and lock screen support.

Highlights
  • Spoken interval guidance
  • Pre-made and custom routines
  • Background and lock screen coaching
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Offline core cues
Features
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Train without ads, accounts or paywalls—and without watching the clock. Intervals Aloud speaks every exercise, pace change, rest, countdown and round, so you always know what to do now and what comes next. Keep moving while your music plays, your iPhone is locked or your Apple Watch runs the workout. START FAST Choose a ready-made routine for walk-run, HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, sprints, circuits, stretching, breathing or focus—or build exactly the sequence you need. STAY IN THE FLOW • Natural coaching voices, plus iPhone Voice • Spoken interval names, upcoming cues and round counts • Overall progress and a live plan that always shows your place • Background and Lock Screen coaching over music • Standalone Apple Watch app • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Optional Apple Health workout saving • History, reminders and streaks • Shareable routines with nested rounds and sets Free. No ads. No account required. Core cues are ready offline. New custom names may briefly need an internet connection the first time; once prepared, they’re saved on your device. If preparation isn’t available, iPhone Voice can start immediately.

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
Intervals Aloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Workout Timer at 15.1 against Intervals Aloud's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Workout Timer versus Intervals Aloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerIntervals Aloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMON PAUL MCNISHYarden Eitan

In-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Intervals Aloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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