Comparison

Pulse Interval Timer vs EasyMotionSkin Next

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

Head to head
About

Pulse Interval Timer

This interval timer app helps guide your workouts with customizable exercise and rest periods, and adjustable repetitions. It offers haptic feedback and optional sound alerts to keep you on track during timed activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise and rest intervals
  • Adjustable number of repetitions
  • Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Circular progress ring
  • Standalone Apple Watch functionality
Features
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Pulse is the simplest, most vibrant interval timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Set your exercise duration, rest period, and number of repetitions — then hit Start and let your wrist (or your phone) guide your workout. Key Features: - Configure exercise intervals (5 to 300 seconds) - Set rest periods between intervals (0 to 120 seconds) - Choose the number of repetitions (1 to 50) - Haptic feedback at the start and end of each interval - 3 customizable vibration patterns for start and end signals - Optional sound alerts for exercise segments (start & end) - Circular progress ring that drains as time counts down - Save your preferred default values in Settings - Works on Apple Watch (standalone — no iPhone required) and iPhone/iPad Perfect for: - HIIT & Tabata training - Boxing rounds - Stretching routines - Meditation intervals - Cooking timers - Any timed activity with repetitions No subscriptions. No ads. Just tap, set, and go.

About

EasyMotionSkin Next

Features
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Use EasyMotionSkin Next smarter – the new generation of the EMS app. EasyMotionSkin Next combines electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with artificial intelligence, an interactive avatar coach and smart PowerBox control for a complete experience at home, on the go, or in the studio. YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE AI-personalized session plans After a short onboarding, the app creates individual suggestions for your next session based on your goals, fitness level and desired frequency – available weekly and monthly. Avatar-guided sessions A virtual coach demonstrates every exercise in real time. You always see exactly which muscle group is being stimulated and how much longer the stimulation will last. Also usable passively Choose between an active session with an avatar or a passive background application – ideal for relaxing, taking a walk, or recovery. Six application categories Power, Advanced, Endurance, Metabolism, Fatburning and Relax – for strength building, endurance, metabolism, fat burning or relaxation. Easy PowerBox pairing Connect your PowerBox in seconds via Bluetooth. A built-in suit check shows you before every session whether all electrodes are sitting correctly. Progress & motivation Track your EMS score and history, and unlock achievements. Compare yourself with other users on the global leaderboard. EMS Assistant Your personal chatbot answers questions about your session, the app and your equipment – anytime, right inside the app. Made for you Choose between light and dark design, German or English, and customize settings such as intensity ramp-up or reminders. EasyMotionSkin Next is the official app for EasyMotionSkin EMS systems and replaces the previous EasyMotionSkin app. Note: An EasyMotionSkin EMS system (PowerBox and textile) is required to use this app. Please make sure to read the safety instructions and contraindications in the user manual before your first session.

Screenshots

Pulse Interval Timer4 screens
EasyMotionSkin Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse Interval Timer at weekly against EasyMotionSkin Next's monthly. EasyMotionSkin Next's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse Interval Timer ships an update weekly, EasyMotionSkin Next monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pulse Interval Timer versus EasyMotionSkin Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse Interval TimerEasyMotionSkin Next
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurelien DELRUEEMS GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

EasyMotionSkin Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse Interval Timer free?
Pulse Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyMotionSkin Next free?
EasyMotionSkin Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse Interval Timer or EasyMotionSkin Next have ads?
Neither Pulse Interval Timer nor EasyMotionSkin Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Interval Timer or EasyMotionSkin Next?
Pulse Interval Timer ships an update weekly, and EasyMotionSkin Next monthly. Most recently, Pulse Interval Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and EasyMotionSkin Next on October 5, 2026.

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