Comparison

Intervalist vs Ember (Burnout Prevention)

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

Head to head
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Intervalist

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Intervalist Workout Timer & Routine Builder A precision interval timer designed for total customization. Build, sequence, and track your workouts without the friction of rigid presets. Core Features Dynamic Timer & Timeline: Switch between a high-visibility countdown and a full-session timeline to see current and upcoming activities. Flexible Interval Builder: Create custom work-to-rest ratios. Set specific durations for sets, recovery, and transition periods. Exercise Library: Use built-in movements or create and import your own custom exercises to build a personalized database. Workout Architect: Assemble saved exercises and intervals into complete, repeatable routines with drag-and-drop sequencing. Personalized Controls Audio Cues: Optional voice announcements for starts, stops, and upcoming exercises. Display Modes: Toggle between Light and Dark themes for high visibility in any environment. Session Continuity: Enable "Stay Awake" to prevent the screen from locking mid-workout. Progress Tracking: Real-time visual feedback on overall workout completion and remaining time.

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Ember (Burnout Prevention)

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Ember is a quick reflection companion for people in high‑stress jobs. Take 60 seconds during or after a shift to debrief, track your stress, and spot burnout before it takes over. Burnout doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a slow fade. Ember is here to help you keep the light on. Designed for anyone navigating a high-stress career, Ember is a reflection app that transforms the chaotic reality of your workday into a powerful tool for emotional resilience. Ember thrives on the stories, moments, and emotions you experience in the pressure cooker of your daily grind. By sharing your day with Ember, you don’t just log data—you watch your own resilience grow. We developed a 3 step reflective cycle to make reflections quick and easy, here's how it works. 1. Drop a "Spark" (Post-Work Vent & Release) Just wrapped a brutal marathon of a day? Had a breakthrough moment on a tough project? Don't carry it home with you. Upload a Spark about whatever you feel you need to get down on paper 2. Rest and Reset Take some time away from the moment that made you create a Spark. This allows your brain to process your emotions and starts the resilience building. 3. Reflect and Release A few days later, Ember will gently prompt you to reflect on your Spark. How do you feel about that day now? This delayed reflection helps you process workplace stress, desensitize from high-pressure situations, and gain emotional closure. Ember tracks your Sparks and reflections to give you insights on your progression. Insights show you that the work your doing is making a difference and helping to prevent burnout, this can help you stay consistent. The more consistently you use Ember the better it works. Download Ember now and protect your Spark Ember Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly: €4.99/month • Yearly: €29.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://ember-app.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Intervalist4 screens
Ember (Burnout Prevention)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Intervalist at none against Ember (Burnout Prevention)'s 2. Ember (Burnout Prevention)'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ember (Burnout Prevention) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Intervalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervalist ships an update every 6 weeks, Ember (Burnout Prevention) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Intervalist versus Ember (Burnout Prevention): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalistEmber (Burnout Prevention)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB71 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperKarlis PaegleEventMedConnect Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Intervalist

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember (Burnout Prevention)

Subscriptions2
  • Ember pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ember pro yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Intervalist free?
Intervalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember (Burnout Prevention) free?
Ember (Burnout Prevention) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intervalist or Ember (Burnout Prevention) have ads?
Neither Intervalist nor Ember (Burnout Prevention) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervalist or Ember (Burnout Prevention)?
Intervalist ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ember (Burnout Prevention) fortnightly. Most recently, Intervalist was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ember (Burnout Prevention) on October 18, 2026.

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