Comparison

HanDi vs BeatNow

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

Head to head
About

HanDi

Features
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HanDi is a minimalist and multi-functional timer designed for efficient workouts. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, AMRAP, or freestyle timing, HanDi provides a perfect timing experience. The app supports 10 languages and features a smart, adaptive visual interface that is elegant and won't interrupt your training flow. Key Features: - Multiple Modes: HIIT, Tabata, AMRAP, Stopwatch, Countdown. - Sleek Design: Glassmorphism UI with smooth animations. - Customizable: Create and save your own workout templates. - History Tracking: Keep track of all your training sessions with an intuitive calendar. - Audio & Haptic Feedback: Stay focused without constantly checking your screen.

About

BeatNow

Features
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BeatNow is the minimalist interval timer built for one purpose: helping you focus entirely on your training. Built for HIIT & Tabata Whether it's classic Tabata (20s work / 10s rest), EMOM, or custom HIIT sessions, BeatNow handles it all. Set your work time, rest time, and rounds – then press start and forget the rest. Distraction-Free Design No ads, no complex menus, no unnecessary features. Just a clean interface that shows you exactly what you need: the time remaining and your current round. Clear Voice Alerts Know when to push and when to recover without looking at your phone. Voice prompts announce every transition and count down the final seconds. Beautifully Simple Smooth animations, gentle colors, and full Dark Mode support. Easy on the eyes during those early morning or late night sessions. Who is BeatNow for? - HIIT, Tabata, and interval training enthusiasts - Home workout and bodyweight athletes - Coaches and trainers who value simplicity - Anyone who wants to train with rhythm, not distraction BeatNow believes: the best training tool should fade into the background, leaving only you and your effort. Find your rhythm. Train with BeatNow.

Screenshots

HanDi4 screens
BeatNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HanDi at none against BeatNow's 1. BeatNow's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. BeatNow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HanDi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDi ships an update every 2 months, BeatNow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HanDi versus BeatNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDiBeatNow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玥 黄上海深维探索科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

HanDi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeatNow

One-time1
  • BeatNow Pro$0.99

Questions

Is HanDi free?
HanDi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatNow free?
BeatNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HanDi or BeatNow have ads?
Neither HanDi nor BeatNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDi or BeatNow?
HanDi ships an update every 2 months, and BeatNow every 6 days. Most recently, HanDi was updated on October 2, 2026 and BeatNow on October 10, 2026.

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