Comparison

Custom Interval Workout Timer vs Stopwatch for Training Cycles

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

Head to head
About

Custom Interval Workout Timer

Features
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The ultimate workout timer for any training style. Whether you're doing Tabata sprints, EMOM weightlifting, AMRAP circuits, HIIT cardio, or boxing rounds — Custom Interval Workout Timer has you covered. TIMER TYPES • Tabata — Classic 20s work / 10s rest intervals • EMOM — Every Minute on the Minute • AMRAP — As Many Rounds As Possible with countdown • HIIT — Customizable work/rest intervals • Boxing — Round timer with rest periods • For Time — Count up with target time • Custom — Build any interval sequence you want POWERFUL FEATURES • Timer Chains — Link multiple timers to run back-to-back • Preset Library — 15+ ready-to-go workouts for beginners and pros • Manual Advance — Pause between intervals and go at your own pace • Adjustable Prep Time — Get ready before each workout starts AUDIO & HAPTICS • Voice Announcements — Hear phase changes and round counts • Countdown Beeps — Audio cues as intervals end • 7 Beep Sounds — Choose a different sound for each timer type • Haptic Feedback — Feel transitions even with sound off TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Workout History — Log every completed session • Monthly Calendar — See your training at a glance • Weekly Stats — Track workouts and total training time STOPWATCH • Precision stopwatch with lap tracking • Fastest and slowest lap highlighting SHARE & CUSTOMIZE • Share timers via QR code or link • Import timers from friends • 8 accent colors and dark/light/system themes • Keep Screen On mode for hands-free training APPLE WATCH (Pro) • Mirror and control timers from your wrist APPLE HEALTH • Automatically log workouts to Apple Health • Contribute to your Activity Rings Download now and start training smarter. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/michaelmcgillapps/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/michaelmcgillapps/privacy-policy

About

Stopwatch for Training Cycles

Features
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Precision stopwatch built for track & field coaches. Select from standard events (55m–3200m, hurdles), time multiple athletes simultaneously, and review lap and cumulative splits. Sign in with your Training Cycles account to sync results to your team.

Screenshots

Custom Interval Workout Timer4 screens
Stopwatch for Training Cycles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch for Training Cycles at none against Custom Interval Workout Timer's 2. Stopwatch for Training Cycles also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Custom Interval Workout Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stopwatch for Training Cycles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Custom Interval Workout Timer versus Stopwatch for Training Cycles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom Interval Workout TimerStopwatch for Training Cycles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael McGill apps llcAnthony Spriggs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Custom Interval Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Stopwatch for Training Cycles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Custom Interval Workout Timer free?
Custom Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch for Training Cycles free?
Stopwatch for Training Cycles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Custom Interval Workout Timer or Stopwatch for Training Cycles have ads?
Custom Interval Workout Timer shows ads; Stopwatch for Training Cycles does not.

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