Comparison

OnTrack Interval Timer vs Cadence · Interval Timer Flow

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

Head to head
About

OnTrack Interval Timer

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Train Smarter. Run Faster. OnTrack is the ultimate track interval training timer designed specifically for runners who want to hit every pace checkpoint with precision. ▸ PACE-BASED INTERVALS Set your target pace and distance for each phase. OnTrack automatically calculates the exact time you should hit at every 100m, 200m, 400m checkpoint. ▸ AUDIO ALERTS Get notified at phase changes, set completions, and distance checkpoints. Never miss a split again - focus on running while OnTrack guides you. ▸ FLEXIBLE WORKOUT BUILDER Create complex interval structures with: • STEP blocks for simple intervals • REPEAT blocks for sets (e.g., 5 x 1000m) • Warm-up and cool-down phases • Custom rest periods ▸ PACE CHECKPOINT TABLE Before you start, see exactly what time you should hit at every distance marker. Perfect for track workouts where precision matters. ▸ WORKS OFFLINE No internet required. Your workouts are stored locally and ready whenever you are. --- EXAMPLE WORKOUT: - Warm-up: 10 min easy - Main Set: 5 x 1000m @ 4:00/km pace (Rest: 2 min) - Cool-down: 5 min easy OnTrack will tell you: • 1000m target time: 4:00 • 100m checkpoint: 0:24 • 200m checkpoint: 0:48 • 400m checkpoint: 1:36 ...and so on! --- Whether you're training for a 5K, marathon, or just want to improve your speed, OnTrack gives you the precision timing you need. Download now and take control of your interval training.

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Cadence · Interval Timer Flow

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One timer for training, breathwork, meditation, and deep focus. Whether you're pushing through run/walk intervals, pacing a cold plunge, cycling through box breathing, or sitting in meditation — Cadence guides you. Just the right cues for every situation, so you stay in flow. One app for body, mind, and productivity — the only timer you need across every discipline. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY PRACTICE Cadence guides you through your personal tailored practice. Every block in your sequence carries its own cue — a selection of various sounds, a haptic pulse, a color burst, a flashlight flash — so you always know where you are without opening your eyes. Or go completely silent, mute every sound, and let the flashlight flash alone guide you through. • Breathwork — Build sequences for box breathing, coherent breathing, 4-7-8, or any pattern you practice. Cadence reminds you of each breath and cycle. • Meditation — Design your own sit with cues that gently bring you back to the present moment. No voice telling you what to feel — just a quiet signal when it's time. • Deep work — Pomodoro-style work and break blocks to anchor your attention. No app switching. No distractions. • Training — HIIT, Tabata, and run/walk intervals with haptic cues that land even when your phone is in your pocket. • Cold exposure — Set your hold and let a cue pace your breathing to a slow, steady rhythm that keeps you calm in the cold. 17 PRESETS TO START IN SECONDS Seventeen presets — Silent Calming Anchor, Before Bed Wind-Down, Cold Exposure, Box Breathing, Tabata, and many more. Pick one and go. When you want more control, build your own multi-block sequences from scratch. Set each block's duration, cue type, repeat count, and transition sound. Save them. Reuse them. Evolve them as your practice grows. PROGRAMS THAT GROW WITH YOU Three built-in programs with structured progressions to help you build a lasting practice: • 5K Training — Progressive run/walk intervals that build you towards a 5K. • Meditation — Start at five minutes and gradually build to thirty over the course of weeks. • Reading stamina — Extends your uninterrupted reading time, session by session. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR AND TO GET YOU IN THE FLOW Cadence uses sound, haptics, and light — not narration — to guide your practice. Eyes closed, phone face-down, fully present. Just the right cues that keep you on track without pulling you out of the moment. YOUR SESSION AT A GLANCE Three concentric rings show your progress in real time — session, round, and block — so one look tells you everything. A Lock Screen Live Activity keeps your timer visible without unlocking your phone. Add your favourite timers as Home Screen widgets for quick access. When you finish, Cadence logs your session to Apple Health automatically — Mindful Sessions for meditation and breathwork, Workouts for training. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No tracking. No ads. Your practice data stays on your device and nowhere else. TRY CADENCE FREE Start with a 7-day free trial. Then choose a monthly, annual subscription, or a one-time purchase — whichever feels right. Simple structure for your best work. Download Cadence and feel the difference. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OnTrack Interval Timer4 screens
Cadence · Interval Timer Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

OnTrack Interval Timer and Cadence · Interval Timer Flow 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 · 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. OnTrack Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cadence · Interval Timer Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OnTrack Interval Timer versus Cadence · Interval Timer Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrack Interval TimerCadence · Interval Timer Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJekal IkChristian Kasper

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTrack Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Premium - Background Mode$2.99
3 purchases

Cadence · Interval Timer Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cadence Pro — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is OnTrack Interval Timer free?
OnTrack Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence · Interval Timer Flow free?
Cadence · Interval Timer Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnTrack Interval Timer or Cadence · Interval Timer Flow have ads?
Neither OnTrack Interval Timer nor Cadence · Interval Timer Flow shows ads.

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