Comparison

PULSR Timer vs Cyca Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

PULSR Timer

Features
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PULSR is a simple, powerful interval timer designed for HIIT and circuit training. - Create custom workout menus with work/rest/reps settings - Chain multiple menus into programs for seamless execution - Audio cues keep you on track without watching the screen - Track your workout history with a calendar view - Japanese & English language support No account required. All data stays on your device.

About

Cyca Interval Timer

Features
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An interval timer for people who move — without stopping your music. Strength training, running, sauna, stretching, focused work: Cyca layers "work and rest" intervals on top of your own music. It only ducks the volume for the moment an announcement or beep plays, then restores it instantly. ■ Highlights ・Doesn't stop your music: runs over other apps' playback ・Exercise mode: speaks each exercise name during rest ・Quick timer: 1/2/3/5/10 min, one tap, no setup ・Built-in presets: Tabata / HIIT / Sauna / Stretch / Pomodoro ・Custom presets: work/rest seconds, repeats, countdown sounds, pre-start countdown ・History calendar: review which days you trained, with memos ・Works with the screen off: the timer stays accurate in the background All data is stored only on your device and never transmitted. No internet connection required.

Screenshots

PULSR Timer4 screens
Cyca Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSR Timer at none against Cyca Interval Timer's 1. PULSR Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Cyca Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PULSR Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PULSR Timer ships an update weekly, Cyca Interval Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PULSR Timer versus Cyca Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSR TimerCyca Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinya HayashiB8T LABS

In-app purchases

None

PULSR Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyca Interval Timer

One-time1
  • 広告を非表示$1.99

Questions

Is PULSR Timer free?
PULSR Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyca Interval Timer free?
Cyca Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PULSR Timer or Cyca Interval Timer have ads?
Cyca Interval Timer shows ads; PULSR Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, PULSR Timer or Cyca Interval Timer?
PULSR Timer ships an update weekly, and Cyca Interval Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, PULSR Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cyca Interval Timer on October 6, 2026.

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