Comparison

IntervalFree vs ScrollFuel

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

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About

IntervalFree

This app provides a simple and fully customizable interval timer for workouts. It offers unlimited workout profiles, background support, and Live Activities for real-time progress tracking on your lock screen. Enjoy a completely free experience with no ads or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Unlimited workout profiles
  • Customizable action/break durations
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Background timer support
  • Multiple sound themes
  • Workout library with stats
  • Celebration screen upon completion
Features
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IntervalFree is the workout interval timer that's actually free. No paywalls. No ads. No tricks. Every feature is unlocked from day one — and stays that way forever. SET UP IN SECONDS Configure your action duration, break duration, and number of sets with intuitive scroll pickers. Tap Start and your profile is saved automatically. No account required. GO CUSTOM: BUILD ROUTINES BLOCK BY BLOCK Need more than one interval pattern in a session? Switch to Custom mode and build your routine block by block — a warm-up, a legs circuit, an abs finisher — each with its own action time, rest time, and number of rounds. Add a breather between blocks or keep it rolling; the whole session runs as one seamless timer. Prefer things simple? Simple mode hasn't changed at all. You'll never have to touch Custom, and everything you've already saved looks and behaves exactly as before. GLANCEABLE & MULTITASK-READY A large timer ring shows your remaining time at a glance—green for action, blue for break. With Live Activities, your progress stays visible right on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Switch apps or lock your phone with confidence; the timer runs perfectly in the background. YOUR SOUND, YOUR PACE Choose from multiple Sound Themes to match your workout vibe. High-fidelity audio alerts keep you on pace even when your phone is in your pocket, and our smart audio handling ensures your music stays clear while the timer beeps. SAVE UNLIMITED WORKOUT PROFILES — NOW PROTECTED Create as many workout profiles as you need. Name each one, pick from 20+ activity icons (running, swimming, yoga, boxing, and more), and choose from 10 colors. Every profile is instantly recognizable in your workout library. Your saved presets are now protected: the settings can't be changed by accident — tap Edit first. Your edits are kept when you tap Save Preset, or when you start the workout. YOUR WORKOUT LIBRARY See how many times you've started and finished each workout. Tap any profile to load it instantly—no re-entering settings every time. Quick-start chips let you jump into your most-used routines in one tap. CELEBRATE EVERY WIN Every completed workout gets a celebration screen with your stats, a trumpet fanfare, and a fun animated surprise to keep you motivated. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Custom mode: multi-block routines with per-block intervals • Protected presets: no more accidental overwrites • Background Support: Use other apps while you train • Live Activities: Real-time progress on your Lock Screen • Sound Themes: Multiple audio styles to choose from • Adjustable action and break durations (seconds to minutes) • 1 to 99 sets per workout • 20+ workout icons & 10 profile colors • Profiles auto-save on start WHY INTERVALFREE? We were tired of interval timer apps that lock basic features behind subscriptions. So we built one that gives you everything—for free. No premium tiers. No "free trial" that expires. No data sold to advertisers. IntervalFree is maintained by a small team who believes great tools should be free. If it becomes part of your routine, you can support us with a voluntary coffee—but there's absolutely no pressure. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, stretching, meditation, or any activity that uses timed intervals. Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.

About

ScrollFuel

This app helps you reclaim time spent on your phone by rewarding physical activity with app access passes. Complete short exercises like push-ups or squats to earn 30-minute unlocks for chosen applications, then enjoy uninterrupted use until your time expires.

Highlights
  • Earn app access through exercise
  • Choose apps to unlock
  • Verified movement tracking
  • Push-ups, squats, planks
  • Save earned passes
  • Daily pass earning limit
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At four hours a day, your phone takes more than a full day from every week—nearly two months every year. ScrollFuel helps you take that time back. Move for about one minute. Earn a 30-minute pass. Unlock only the apps you choose. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to pause. 2. Do push-ups, squats, or a plank. 3. ScrollFuel verifies your movement privately on your device. 4. Earn a 30-minute pass and use it when you choose. 5. When time runs out, your selected apps pause again. ONE SMALL MOVE. REAL MOMENTUM. • Three movements: push-ups, squats, and planks • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels • Save your passes for later • Earn up to six passes each day • See your pass countdown, movement totals, and history YOUR MOVEMENT STAYS YOURS Your camera is used only while you complete an activity. Movement verification happens on your device. No photos or videos are saved or uploaded. YOU CHOOSE THE BOUNDARY ScrollFuel uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to pause only the apps you select. Change them anytime. Spend a pass when you want access; ScrollFuel pauses them again when your 30 minutes end. Take back your seventh day—one small move at a time. ScrollFuel supports personal habits and general wellness. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. A subscription is required after any eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://scrollfuel.app/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scrollfuel.app/privacy/

Screenshots

IntervalFree4 screens
ScrollFuel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IntervalFree at none against ScrollFuel's 2. IntervalFree also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2). ScrollFuel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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. ScrollFuel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IntervalFree asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollFuel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntervalFree has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntervalFree ships an update every 2 months, ScrollFuel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IntervalFree versus ScrollFuel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalFreeScrollFuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIFEFLOW AI, LLCPleres Technology, LLC

Customer experience

IntervalFree

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScrollFuel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IntervalFree

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ScrollFuel

Subscriptions2
  • ScrollFuel Pro Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScrollFuel Pro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is IntervalFree free?
IntervalFree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScrollFuel free?
ScrollFuel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IntervalFree or ScrollFuel?
ScrollFuel is rated higher. IntervalFree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ScrollFuel averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IntervalFree or ScrollFuel have ads?
Neither IntervalFree nor ScrollFuel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntervalFree or ScrollFuel?
IntervalFree ships an update every 2 months, and ScrollFuel every 4 days. Most recently, IntervalFree was updated on October 8, 2026 and ScrollFuel on September 28, 2026.

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