Comparison

Simple Interval Timer vs RestBeat

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

Head to head
About

Simple Interval Timer

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Simple Interval Timer is a clean, easy-to-use timer for HIIT, Tabata, and all interval-based workouts. KEY FEATURES: - Quick Start Presets: Tabata (20/10), HIIT 30:30, HIIT 45:15, EMOM - Fully Customizable: Set work time, rest time, and rounds - Clear Visual Display: Large countdown with work/rest color coding - Audio & Haptic Alerts: Never miss a transition - Total Time Calculator: See total workout duration before you start - Workout History: Track completed sessions (Pro) - Custom Presets: Save favorite interval setups (Pro) Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, boxing rounds, circuit training, and stretching. No ads. No distractions. Just a timer that works. Free to use with basic features. Unlock Pro for custom presets and workout history.

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RestBeat

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RestBeat is the focused rest timer built for the gym. Finish your set, glance once, and let the countdown, beeps, and haptics tell you exactly when to lift again โ€” no fumbling, no guessing your rest between sets. Whether you train for strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, or CrossFit-style conditioning, RestBeat keeps every set on schedule so you can train with purpose. WHY LIFTERS CHOOSE RESTBEAT - Instant rest timer โ€” tap a preset (30/45/60/90/120/180s) or dial a custom time on the wheel - Big, animated countdown you can read across the room - Audio beeps on the final 3 seconds and at finish, plus haptics and a vibration-only mode - +15s / โˆ’15s on the fly without losing your place - Set counter โ€” always know "Set 3 of 5" and your total session time - Keep-screen-awake so the timer never sleeps mid-rest BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINES - Create custom interval routines: EMOM, Tabata-style, straight sets, supersets, circuits - Order work and rest blocks with reps, duplicate, and drag to reorder - Run a routine and RestBeat steps you through every block automatically TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic history log: date, duration, total rest, sets completed - Weekly volume and total-rest charts - Training-day streak to keep you consistent MADE TO BE SIMPLE - Works fully offline โ€” no account, no sign-up required - Clean, modern design with smooth animations - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Light, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Weightlifting and powerlifting rest between sets - Bodybuilding and progressive overload - HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuit training - Anyone who wants to stop staring at the clock and start training Download RestBeat and make every rest count. Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html

Screenshots

Simple Interval Timer4 screens
RestBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RestBeat at 3 against Simple Interval Timer's โ€”. RestBeat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Simple Interval Timer versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Interval TimerRestBeat
PriceFreeFree
Adsโ€”Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerseulchan kimFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

Simple Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

RestBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestBeat free?
RestBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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