Comparison

Interval Timer vs Gym

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Gym3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Interval Timer versus Gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerGym
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanila DundukovFu-Chun Yang

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gym

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym free?
Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Gym?
Interval Timer and Gym are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Interval Timer or Gym have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Gym shows ads.

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