Comparison

INTVL vs RestBeat

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

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About

INTVL

Features
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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” green for work, blue for rest, yellow for prepare, orange for cooldown โ€” 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: โ€ข Unlimited custom timer presets โ€ข Full workout library access โ€ข Advanced analytics and insights โ€ข Priority support Download INTVL and take control of your training. Your next personal best starts now. INTVL Pro โ€“ Yearly Subscription - Full access to all features - Unlimited interval workouts & custom timers - Auto-renews yearly โ€“ cancel anytime in iPhone Settings Privacy Policy: https://intvltimer.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://intvltimer.app/terms-of-use

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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

INTVL4 screens
RestBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RestBeat at none against INTVL's 1. RestBeat also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. INTVL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. RestBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
INTVL versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINTVLRestBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size87 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImperial Sales & Marketing GmbHFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

1 purchases

INTVL

Subscriptions1
  • INTVL Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

RestBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is INTVL free?
INTVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RestBeat free?
RestBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do INTVL or RestBeat have ads?
Both INTVL and RestBeat show ads.

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