ChainFlow vs PhaseKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChainFlow
Create highly customized interval timers for any routine, from HIIT workouts to study sessions. Set unique work and rest periods for each segment, with clear audio cues and a distraction-free interface. Save your routines for easy access and hands-free operation.
- Custom interval chaining
- Adjustable work/rest times per interval
- Clear audio cues
- Hands-free operation
- Screen-off functionality
- Routine saving
- Dark interface
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A custom interval timer for routines where every interval can be different. Most workout timers are built around repeating the same work and rest periods. ChainFlow lets you build the exact sequence you need, with individual timing for every step. Create HIIT workouts, circuit training sessions, stretching and mobility routines, boxing rounds, exercise sequences, drawing practice, focus sessions, and more. BUILD ANY ROUTINE Add as many intervals as you need. Give each one its own name and timing, then drag them into the exact order you want. START FAST WITH TEMPLATES Begin with ready-made HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, Morning Mobility, Pomodoro, and Gesture Drawing templates—or start completely from scratch. Every template becomes a normal ChainFlow routine you can fully edit. HANDS-FREE TIMING Hit Start and focus on what you're doing instead of watching the clock. ChainFlow automatically moves through your sequence and gives you clear audio cues at each transition. • Works while your phone is locked or ChainFlow is in the background • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • See your current interval and what comes next • Pause, skip forward, or return to the previous interval • Optional 3-2-1 countdown before starting • Works alongside music, podcasts, and other audio • Optional audio ducking during cues BUILD ONCE. USE IT AGAIN. Save your favorite routines, duplicate individual intervals or entire chains, reorder them anytime, and quickly adjust a routine for your next session. ChainFlow works especially well when your routine doesn't fit a rigid repeating timer: • Custom interval workouts • Circuit training • HIIT and Tabata • Stretching and mobility • Boxing and round training • Exercise and strength training • Yoga and meditation sequences • Gesture and figure drawing practice • Pomodoro and focus sessions Whether you're training, stretching, drawing, studying, or building a routine of your own, ChainFlow keeps the timing out of your head so you can stay in the flow.
PhaseKit
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PhaseKit is a flexible sequence timer for routines that need clear structure. Build custom interval routines for workouts, breathwork, mobility, study blocks, cooking, therapy, and repeatable daily flows. Create timer steps, organize them into groups, save routines, and start from the timer that matters now. Core features: - Build custom timer sequences - Organize timers into groups - Save and reload routines - Start from any timer in your sequence - Optional sound and spoken countdown settings - Live Activity support on compatible devices - Localized interface - Privacy-forward design with no third-party ads or analytics PhaseKit is free to download and use. An optional one-time purchase unlocks custom app colors. Core timer functionality remains free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhaseKit at monthly against ChainFlow's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ChainFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PhaseKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ChainFlow ships an update every 2 months, PhaseKit monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChainFlow | PhaseKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Ebako-Hodgson | Dominik Schmitt |
In-app purchases
ChainFlow
- ChainFlow Pro$4.99
PhaseKit
- Unlock Custom Colors$0.99
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