Session vs Strike Timer Interval Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Session
This minimalist timer is designed for focused interval training. Quickly set work, rest, and round durations for boxing, HIIT, and circuit workouts. Stay on track with clear countdowns and audio cues.
- Simple round timer interface
- Adjustable work, rest, and rounds
- Optional warm-up timer
- Audio bells for round cues
- Clear countdown display
- Distraction-free design
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SESSION is a minimalist interval timer designed for real training. No clutter. No complicated setup. Just start your rounds and focus on the workout. Perfect for: • Boxing • Muay Thai • HIIT • Circuit training • Strength intervals • Home workouts SESSION lets you quickly set work time, rest time, and rounds so you can stay focused inside the round. FEATURES • Simple round timer interface • Adjustable work, rest, and rounds • Optional warm-up timer • Audio cues for work and rest intervals • Clear countdown display • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training in the gym, garage, or at home, SESSION keeps your workout structured and focused. Start the round. Stay in the round.
Strike Timer Interval Training
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Strike Timer is a precision interval training app built for combat sports athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Create custom round timers with work/rest phases, voice coaching cues, and premium sound packs. Track your training history, sync workouts to Apple Health, and control your timer from your Apple Watch. Features: - Customizable round timers with work, rest, prep & cooldown phases - Built-in boxing, Muay Thai, Tabata & HIIT presets - Voice coaching cues (male & female) - Apple Watch companion app - Apple Health integration - Workout history & streak tracking - Premium sound effects - Custom color themes - Shake to pause — hands-free control No ads. No tracking. Just a better timer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://striketimer.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Session at none against Strike Timer Interval Training's 1. Strike Timer Interval Training's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Strike Timer Interval Training sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Session asks for nothing beyond the download.
Session ships an update every 2 months, Strike Timer Interval Training every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Session | Strike Timer Interval Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shane Landry | Shannon Kempenich |
In-app purchases
Session
No in-app purchases
Strike Timer Interval Training
- Strike Timer Pro$14.991 Year
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