Comparison

Intervals vs Routine Flow Timer

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

Head to head
About

Intervals

Features
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Create custom, minimalist interval timers for any purpose: Whether you're timing workouts, meditation sessions, cooking, study blocks, or routines. **Build Interval Timer Programs** Create flexible programs with multiple blocks, each with its own name, duration, and color. Arrange them in any order, set repeat counts, and start your session with a single tap. **Simple & Minimalist** A clean, focused interface shows you exactly what you need: a large countdown, the current block, and simple controls without distractions. **Works in the Background** Start your timer and put your phone aside. You'll hear a sound and feel a vibration when blocks change β€” even with the screen off. **Features** β€’ Create unlimited custom timer programs β€’ Add multiple blocks with custom names, durations, and colors β€’ Set repeat counts for individual blocks or entire programs β€’ Choose from multiple transition sounds β€’ Haptic feedback for block transitions β€’ Keep screen awake during sessions β€’ Export and import your programs β€’ Works offline β€” no account required **Private by Design** No accounts. No ads. No tracking. All your data stays on your device.

About

Routine Flow Timer

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Routine Flow Timer helps you turn time into repeatable routines for deep work, workouts, meditation, reading, recovery, and more. Build your own timed routines with flexible blocks, then start them in one tap. Keep your favorite routines on the Home screen, follow each step with clear controls, and see what’s coming next while the timer runs. Use Routine Flow Timer to: β€’ Create custom routines for focus, fitness, mindfulness, and daily resets β€’ Build timed blocks with different durations and sounds β€’ Save favorites for faster starts β€’ Pin your main routine to the Home screen β€’ Move to the next or previous block anytime β€’ Track sessions, streaks, and weekly progress β€’ Use calm sounds, haptics, notifications, and dark mode β€’ Keep timing sessions resilient when the app backgrounds or closes Free includes: β€’ The core timer β€’ Starter routines β€’ Up to 3 custom routines β€’ Up to 4 blocks per custom routine β€’ 3 included sounds β€’ Core stats Pro unlocks: β€’ Unlimited custom routines and blocks β€’ Advanced analytics β€’ The full sound library β€’ Deeper personalization Whether you are planning a work sprint, a meditation session, a workout circuit, or a custom daily ritual, Routine Flow Timer gives you one simple place to run it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tera7works.com/routineflowtimer/privacy/

Screenshots

Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Intervals at 3 against Routine Flow Timer's β€”. Intervals also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Intervals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Routine Flow Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Intervals versus Routine Flow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalsRoutine Flow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMON RAYMOND SCHOENTera7 Works

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intervals

One-time1
  • Intervals Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Routine Flow Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Flow Timer free?
Routine Flow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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