INTVL vs HearTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
HearTime
This app provides spoken timers for workouts and daily tasks, allowing users to maintain pace without looking at their screen. It offers features like automatic counting with compatible headphones, customizable routines, and Siri integration for hands-free control.
- Spoken stopwatch and countdown timers
- Automatic jump rope and squat counting
- Multi-step routines with rest periods
- Nine offline synthetic voices
- Siri and App Shortcuts integration
- Lock Screen status with Live Activities
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Your workout. Timed by voice. HearTime is an interval workout timer with spoken cues. Set up your warm-up, exercise, rest and cooldown, then follow each step without repeatedly checking your phone. Use it for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, bodyweight workouts at home and stretching—or a few minutes of movement at the office. Train at your own pace • Set count-up and countdown timers, preparation time and rests. • Combine steps into routines with repeating rounds and rests between groups. • Save your favorite presets and routines, ready to start again next time. Listen and focus on your workout • Choose announcement intervals, voices and speech speed, with optional beats. • Built-in voices play offline after installation. • Hear spoken cues in the background and control timing with Siri and Shortcuts. • Check your timer on the Lock Screen with Live Activities. See what you have practiced • Review daily sessions in the practice calendar, with weekly and monthly summaries. • Enable Apple Health recording to save completed workouts or breathing exercises in the Health app. More ways to practice • Add a reference video link to a routine. After switching to another app, check progress with the Picture in Picture floating timer. • Count jumps and squats automatically with compatible AirPods that support head tracking. • Follow spoken numbers for breathing practice, or add breathing exercises to a multi-step routine. Basic timing is free. Some advanced features require HearTime Pro, a one-time purchase with no subscription. No account required. No ads. Your presets, routines, practice records and settings are stored on your device by default. Optional anonymous usage analytics can be turned off in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HearTime at none against INTVL's shown. HearTime also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. INTVL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and HearTime sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
INTVL ships an update fortnightly, HearTime every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INTVL | HearTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imperial Sales & Marketing GmbH | 平 丁 |
In-app purchases
INTVL
- INTVL Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
HearTime
- 7-day TrialFree
- HearTime Pro Lifetime$14.99









