Intervalla vs GRIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Intervalla
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Free. No ads. No account required. Intervalla is a precision interval timer built for serious training. Whether you follow the classic Tabata protocol, push through an AMRAP session, or design your own custom intervals ā this app keeps you on pace with a clean, distraction-free interface. THREE TRAINING MODES ⢠Tabata ā 20s work / 10s rest with configurable rounds ⢠AMRAP ā As many reps as possible in one timed block ⢠Custom ā Set your own work, rest, rounds, warm-up and cool-down LIVE HEART RATE Connect any Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate monitor (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) and see your BPM in real-time. Switch to HR mode for a live sparkline graph that tracks your intensity throughout the session. After your workout, get a full summary with avg/max/min BPM and time in each heart rate zone. WORKS WITH YOUR SCREEN LOCKED Put your phone in your pocket and train. Audio cues play reliably in the background, and your heart rate monitor stays connected ā even with the screen off. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS ⢠Circular progress ring with phase-specific colors ⢠Distinct audio cues for work, rest, and transitions ⢠Lock controls to prevent accidental taps mid-workout ⢠Dark interface that's easy to read mid-workout SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save up to 5 custom presets and start any workout with a single tap. Three built-in presets included to get you started immediately. AUDIO THAT WORKS Plays through the silent switch on iOS ā never miss a cue. Different tones for work start, rest start, countdown, and workout complete. SHARE WORKOUTS Create a workout and share it with friends, training partners, or your community. One link opens a ready-to-run timer. COMPLETELY FREE No ads, no subscriptions, no account required. Just open and train. Built with care in Norway.
GRIT
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GRIT is a free WOD timer and gym clock for iPhone and iPad. Run AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time and interval workouts on one big, clear clock. No account, no subscription, no ads. Made for CrossFit-style WODs, garage gyms, classes and HYROX training: build a whole session from blocks, turn your phone sideways for a full-screen WOD clock, or put it on the gym TV with AirPlay. New: WOD Recorder (beta) films your workout with the clock, round, date, time and a unique video ID recorded into the video as you film. GRIT includes: ⢠For Time ⢠AMRAP ⢠EMOM ⢠Tabata ⢠Custom work/rest intervals ⢠Time-of-day clock BUILD COMPLETE WORKOUTS Combine For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals and Rest blocks into one session. Reorder blocks, set each phase and run the complete workout without rebuilding the clock between sections. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR Use GRIT on iPhone or iPad, or turn your device sideways for a large, high-contrast workout clock. Clear work, rest and countdown colors help you understand the phase while you are moving, and distinct audio cues keep the session on track. A connected AirPlay display can show a synchronized, read-only timer. FAST, FLEXIBLE SETUP Set the time cap, duration, rounds, work, rest and count-in for the workout in front of you. Fully custom sub-minute timers are supported, and the core timer modes are available without a subscription. GRIT WORKOUT LIBRARIES AND HISTORY Search GRIT Benchmarks and GRIT Tribute Workouts by workout or movement. Save your result, mark RX or scaled, add notes and keep your recent sessions on your phone. OPTIONAL APPLE HEALTH MATCHING If you choose to grant access, GRIT can match a saved result with a nearby Apple Health workout from your Apple Watch. Health access is optional. FREE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No subscription. No advertising. Your saved results stay on your device. If you choose Send to a mate, the workout definition is uploaded to create a shareable link. Your personal result and session notes are not shared. Download GRIT, choose a mode and start the clock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GRIT at every 2 days against Intervalla's every 3 weeks. Intervalla's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Intervalla ships an update every 3 weeks, GRIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intervalla | GRIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LJOSNING AS | Andrew Dunn |
In-app purchases
Intervalla
No in-app purchases
GRIT
No in-app purchases









