Timer | Interval vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Timer | Interval
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Timer | Interval is a clean, focused interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing rounds, HYROX, CrossFit, circuits, and gym training. Start fast with ready-made workout timers or build your own custom work/rest flow. The full-screen timer stays readable while you train, with clear audio cues, voice countdown options, and haptics so you don't have to keep checking the screen. Features: โข 17 ready-made timers across HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, sprint, HYROX, CrossFit, boxing, and functional formats โข Custom timer builder with work, rest, warm-up, and cool-down intervals โข Big animated countdown display for active workouts โข Landscape timer view for side-on training setups โข Timer sound, voice countdown, and haptic options โข Favourites for one-tap access to the timers you repeat โข Dark, distraction-free interface designed for iPhone and iPad Optional Pro Upgrade: โข Lifetime Pro unlock โ one-time purchase, no subscription โข Unlimited custom timers โข Premium workout timers โข Premium themes โข Premium sound and haptic controls โข Future Pro improvements Built for athletes who want a timer that gets out of the way and keeps them moving.
Pulse
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Pulse is a focused interval timer built for fast, repeatable training sessions. Create custom presets for work, rest, rounds, and sets, then start training with large full-screen timing, clear phase transitions, and workout history saved on-device. Use Pulse for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, bike intervals, or any structured workout that needs reliable timing. Live Activities keep the active timer visible from the Lock Screen, while voice announcements, sound cues, haptics, and keep-screen-on controls help you stay in the workout. Pulse also supports optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitors so you can see live BPM during training. Cast the timer to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so the whole room can follow along. Your presets and workout history stay on your device. No account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timer | Interval at none against Pulse's shown. Timer | Interval also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Timer | Interval sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer | Interval ships an update every 10 days, Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | Interval | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICAH JOHN WALKER | Clarved Inc. |
In-app purchases
Timer | Interval
- Timer | Interval$2.99
Pulse
- Remove Ads$3.99
Questions
Is Timer | Interval free?
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Do Timer | Interval or Pulse have ads?
Which is updated more often, Timer | Interval or Pulse?
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