Interval Timer vs Gym
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
This app provides a precise interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit workouts. It features customizable intervals, smart audio cues, and a clear countdown display to keep users focused during intense training sessions.
- Customizable work and rest intervals
- Built-in Tabata and HIIT presets
- Smart audio and haptic feedback
- Large countdown display
- Workout history and statistics
- Adjustable rounds and sets
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Interval Timer — HIIT & Tabata Workout Timer Transform your training with the ultimate Interval Timer for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. Whether you're crushing a 4-minute Tabata session or powering through multi-set circuits, this precision timer keeps you focused and on track. Large countdown display, smart audio cues, and customizable intervals — everything you need for intense training sessions. BUILT-IN PRESETS • Tabata — Classic 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds • HIIT 30/30 — Balanced 30s intervals, 10 rounds CUSTOM WORKOUTS Create unlimited workout templates tailored to your training: • Work intervals: 5–300 seconds • Rest intervals: 5–300 seconds • Rounds: 1–50 • Sets: 1–10 with configurable set breaks • Optional preparation and cooldown phases SMART FEEDBACK • Sound alerts — Different tones for work vs. rest • Haptic feedback — Feel interval changes without looking • Countdown beeps — 3-2-1 audio cues before transitions • Fully customizable — toggle each notification type independently TIMER FEATURES • Large, readable countdown with circular progress indicator • Play/Pause control for mid-workout breaks • Skip forward/backward to adjust on the fly • Keep screen on during workouts • Real-time round and set tracking TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Complete workout history • Session statistics — completed vs. abandoned workouts • Total training time tracking • Filter by week, month, year, or all time PERFECT FOR • HIIT training • Tabata protocols • Circuit timer sessions • Boxing/MMA rounds • CrossFit WODs • Bodyweight circuits • Strength training supersets Simple. Powerful. Distraction-free. A professional-grade Interval Timer built for athletes who demand precision.
Gym
This interval timer is designed for athletes who want a simple, private workout experience that doesn't interrupt their music. It features a minimalist interface and runs seamlessly in the background.
- Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
- Open source with community contributions
- Minimalist and distraction-free interface
- Seamless background operation with music apps
- Intervals set in seconds
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## **Description** Elevate your workout without the interruptions. **Gym-timer** is a lightweight, high-performance interval timer designed for athletes who value simplicity, privacy, and their own soundtrack. ### **The Music-First Timer** Most gym timers hijack your audio. Ours doesn’t. Whether you’re blasting metal or a podcast, **Gym-timer** runs seamlessly in the background, ensuring your music never stops while you train. ### **Key Features** * **Completely Free:** No subscriptions, no locked features, and absolutely **no ads**. * **Open Source:** Built with transparency in mind. Check out our code and contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/Gary0302/Gym-timer). * **Minimalist Interface:** Set your intervals in seconds and get to work. No cluttered menus or unnecessary distractions. * **Music Friendly:** Keeps your workout rhythm going by working alongside your favorite music apps. ### **Why Open Source?** We believe fitness tools should be accessible to everyone. By keeping **Gym-timer** open source, we ensure the app remains community-driven, secure, and free forever.
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Verdict
Interval Timer and Gym are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interval Timer against 5.0 for Gym. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Gym |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danila Dundukov | Fu-Chun Yang |
Customer experience
Interval Timer
Gym
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
Gym
No in-app purchases
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