Comparison

Pilates Timer vs PeakInterval

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

Head to head
About

Pilates Timer

This app provides a hands-free interval timer for mat Pilates and floor workouts, utilizing Apple Watch for haptic alerts and workout control. It offers pre-built routines and the ability to create custom, named intervals for a focused practice.

Highlights
  • Hands-free workouts on Apple Watch
  • Haptic alerts for interval transitions
  • Pre-built classic Pilates routines
  • Customizable named intervals
  • Workout history tracking
  • Routine sharing via AirDrop/Messages
Features
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Stay focused on your form, not your phone. Pilates Timer is a simple, elegant interval timer designed specifically for mat Pilates and floor workouts. Run your workouts from Apple Watch with haptic alerts—you'll always know when to transition without breaking your flow. REQUIRES APPLE WATCH This app is designed to be used with Apple Watch. Create and manage routines on your iPhone, then run hands-free workouts from your wrist. The Watch app delivers haptic alerts so you can focus entirely on your practice. KEY FEATURES • Hands-Free Workouts on Apple Watch Start workouts directly from your wrist. Large countdown display shows the current exercise name, and haptic taps alert you before each transition—no need to look at any screen. • Pre-Built Routines Start immediately with 6 classic Pilates routines: Classical Mat, Reformer-Inspired, Athletic Mat, Flow & Stretch, Core + Mobility, and Power Mat. • Custom Intervals Build your own routines with named intervals. "Pelvic Curl" for 4 minutes, "Rolling Like a Ball" for 3 minutes—you name it. • 10-Second Haptic Warning Feel a gentle tap on your wrist before each interval ends. Finish your reps and prepare for the next exercise without watching the clock. • iCloud Sync Your routines sync automatically between iPhone and Apple Watch. • Share Routines Send your favorite routines to friends, students, or clients via AirDrop, Messages, or any sharing method. • Workout History Track completed sessions and see your progress over time. DESIGNED FOR PILATES Unlike generic interval timers, Pilates Timer understands your workout. Named intervals mean you see "Single Leg Circle" on your watch—not just a number. The dark interface won't distract during practice, and the screen stays awake so you never miss a cue. Whether you're a Pilates instructor timing classes or a practitioner flowing through mat sequences at home, Pilates Timer keeps you moving.

About

PeakInterval

Features
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PeakInterval is a clean, focused interval timer for every kind of training — from gentle Japanese walking to all-out HIIT. Set it, start it, and just move. Clear audio, spoken zone names and haptic cues keep you on pace so you never have to look at your screen. WORKOUTS FOR EVERY GOAL - Japanese Walking — alternate brisk and easy paces (beginner, classic and advanced) - Classic HIIT — 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off - Tabata — the original 20/10 protocol - Run/Walk and Sprint Intervals - Focus 25/5 — for deep-work blocks, not just workouts - Mobility Flow — an easy moving stretch BUILD YOUR OWN Use Quick Build to generate a repeating work/rest pattern in seconds — set your work and rest zones, rounds, and optional warm-up and cool-down. Or fine-tune every interval by hand. Your custom timers are saved under My Timers, ready whenever you are. CUES THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Every zone gets its own distinct sound — rising tones for effort, falling tones for recovery, ticks for the final three seconds, and a fanfare when you finish. Zone names can be spoken aloud, and haptics buzz on every change. It all plays over your own music and respects the toggles in Settings. LIVE ACTIVITY + DYNAMIC ISLAND When a workout starts, a live banner appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — showing the current zone, a self-updating countdown, your progress and what's next. No need to unlock your phone mid-set. APPLE WATCH APP Start, pause, skip and stop workouts right from your wrist, with haptic cues on every zone. Browse the same built-in workouts and your custom timers, synced from your phone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See lifetime stats — total workouts, minutes trained and your current day streak — plus a log of every finished session. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no data collection, no ads. Requires iOS 17 or later. Apple Watch app requires watchOS 10 or later.

Screenshots

Pilates Timer4 screens
PeakInterval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PeakInterval at Free against Pilates Timer's $5.99. PeakInterval also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

PeakInterval is free to download; Pilates Timer costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilates Timer ships an update every 3 months, PeakInterval every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pilates Timer versus PeakInterval: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilates TimerPeakInterval
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin TangOANA RINALDI

In-app purchases

None

Pilates Timer

No in-app purchases

None

PeakInterval

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilates Timer free?
Pilates Timer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeakInterval free?
PeakInterval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilates Timer or PeakInterval have ads?
Neither Pilates Timer nor PeakInterval shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilates Timer or PeakInterval?
Pilates Timer ships an update every 3 months, and PeakInterval every 3 days. Most recently, Pilates Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and PeakInterval on September 21, 2026.

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