Comparison

BeLoop vs INTVL

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

Head to head
About

BeLoop

Features
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A voice in your corner calling the combos, and a timer that keeps the round honest. BeLoop coaches boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing out loud while you work, then times everything else you train. No ads on Pro. No subscription required. COMBAT COACHING • A coach calls combinations out loud while you move, so your eyes stay off the phone • Boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing, each with its own strikes: low kicks and teeps, knees and elbows • Four levels, from five-punch beginner combinations to expert sequences • Set the pace: relaxed, steady, or fast • Shadowboxing mode for continuous combos with no rounds at all PUNCH INTENSITY, FROM YOUR APPLE WATCH • Every punch scored 0 to 1000 against your own calibration, so the number means something to you • Peak acceleration in m/s2, measured on your wrist • Live count and power while you work, kept in your history afterwards • Fifteen calibration punches set your light, medium and hard SIX TIMER MODES • Tabata: 20s work, 10s rest, eight rounds • EMOM: every minute on the minute • AMRAP: as many rounds as possible against a cap • Interval: any work and rest, any rounds and sets • Countdown and Stopwatch for everything else BUILT FOR TRAINING, NOT FOR LOOKING AT • Voice announcements and distinct haptics for every phase change • Audio countdown at 3-2-1 before each transition • Custom program builder: chain modes, name them, start them again in one tap • Full history with streaks, weekly totals and session comparison • Dark theme built for gym lighting ON YOUR WRIST • Apple Watch, standalone: start a session without your iPhone • Call combos from the watch itself • Phase-colored ring, haptics and voice cues at a glance • Live heart rate and zones on the timer face, kept in your history PRO • No ads, on any screen, ever • Live timer on your Lock Screen and while the screen is off • Kickboxing and Muay Thai, and the advanced and expert combinations • Pay once and own it, or subscribe. Either way the ads go and stay gone. FOR • Boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA rounds • Heavy bag and shadowboxing work • CrossFit WODs and HIIT • Circuit training and strength rest periods • Anything that runs on intervals Boxing is free, including beginner and intermediate combinations. Start there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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INTVL

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INTVL is the interval timer built for athletes who demand precision. Whether you're crushing a HIIT session, powering through Tabata rounds, or timing your boxing drills — INTVL keeps you in the zone with clear audio cues, voice coaching, and haptic feedback so you never miss a beat. PRECISION TIMER Frame-perfect countdown with color-coded intervals. Large, high-contrast display visible from across the room. Loud audio cues that cut through gym noise. Haptic vibrations so you can feel every transition. Background mode keeps the timer running even when your phone is locked. DRAG & DROP WORKOUT BUILDER Design custom workout sequences with an intuitive drag & drop interface. Add work, rest, prepare, and cooldown phases. Set rounds, adjust durations, and preview your total workout time — all before you start. Save unlimited presets for your favorite routines. VOICE COACH Built-in voice coaching announces interval changes, countdowns, and motivational cues. Adjustable speech rate and language-aware — speaks in your device language. Train without looking at your screen. WORKOUT LIBRARY Browse preset workouts across HIIT, Tabata, Cardio, Strength, and Yoga categories. Filter by intensity level and duration. Start any workout in seconds, or use presets as templates to customize. QUICK SETUP Not ready for the builder? Use Quick Setup to configure work time, rest time, and rounds in 3 taps. Perfect for simple interval sessions. ANALYTICS & STREAKS Track your workout history with detailed stats. See calories burned, total work time, and rounds completed. Maintain consistency streaks and visualize your weekly training trends. Stay motivated with insights into your progress. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Pure black OLED-optimized interface designed for zero distraction during intense training. Color-coded phases — green for work, blue for rest, yellow for prepare, orange for cooldown — let you know what's coming at a glance. BUILT FOR EVERY ATHLETE Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, Tabata, boxing, MMA, circuit training, running intervals, cycling, rowing, yoga flows, stretching routines, and any activity that needs precise timing. INTVL PRO Unlock the full experience with a free trial: • Unlimited custom timer presets • Full workout library access • Advanced analytics and insights • Priority support Download INTVL and take control of your training. Your next personal best starts now. INTVL Pro – Yearly Subscription - Full access to all features - Unlimited interval workouts & custom timers - Auto-renews yearly – cancel anytime in iPhone Settings Privacy Policy: https://intvltimer.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://intvltimer.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

BeLoop4 screens
INTVL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BeLoop at 3 against INTVL's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BeLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and INTVL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeLoop ships an update every 3 weeks, INTVL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BeLoop versus INTVL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeLoopINTVL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfonszi Korlatolt Felelossegu TarsasagImperial Sales & Marketing GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BeLoop

Subscriptions1
  • Beloop Pro$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
1 purchases

INTVL

Subscriptions1
  • INTVL Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BeLoop free?
BeLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INTVL free?
INTVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeLoop or INTVL have ads?
Both BeLoop and INTVL show ads.
Which is updated more often, BeLoop or INTVL?
BeLoop ships an update every 3 weeks, and INTVL fortnightly. Most recently, BeLoop was updated on October 4, 2026 and INTVL on October 10, 2026.

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