Comparison

PureTimer vs SipUp

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

Head to head
About

PureTimer

Features
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No subscription. No signup. No nonsense. PureTimer is the simplest interval timer on the App Store. Two sliders. One button. That's it. Set your work interval. Set your rest interval. Press go. PureTimer handles the rest — automatically cycling through your rounds with loud, clear audio cues that cut through gym noise and AirPods. PERFECT FOR: • HIIT and Tabata workouts • Boxing rounds and circuit training • Sprint intervals and timed holds • Any workout that needs a reliable, no-fuss timer FEATURES: • Work and rest intervals from 5 seconds to 5 minutes • Up to 99 rounds • iCloud sync — your saved presets stay in sync across every iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch on the same iCloud account • Spoken cues — hear "Work!" and "Rest!" out loud between phases • Distinct audio tones for work and rest transitions • 3-2-1 countdown before each phase change • Circular progress ring — red for work, blue for rest • Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen • Apple Watch app — glance at your wrist without touching your phone • Saved presets — switch between your favourite workouts instantly • Timer continues when your phone is locked or you switch apps • Plays over your music without interrupting it • Haptic feedback on all phase transitions • Screen stays awake during your workout • Your last settings are saved automatically NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. PureTimer is completely free. No subscriptions, no hidden costs — just a timer that works.

About

SipUp

Features
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Drink more water without thinking about it. SipUp reminds you at the interval you choose — every 30 minutes to every few hours, only during your waking hours. Log a glass with one tap: on your iPhone, straight from the reminder notification, or from your wrist. STAY ON TRACK • A daily goal in glasses, with a progress ring that fills as you sip • Streaks for consecutive goal days — keep the flame alive • Smart quiet mode: once you hit your goal, reminders pause until tomorrow APPLE WATCH • Log from your wrist, see your ring at a glance • A watch-face complication with today's count • Works offline — logs sync when your iPhone is back in range PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no tracking • Your data stays on your device • Ads (free version) are contextual only — nothing about you is shared SIPUP PRO — one-time purchase, yours forever • Remove all ads • Smart reminders that adapt to your pace — quiet when you're ahead, a nudge when you fall behind • Sync every glass to Apple Health • Streak shield — one off day a month won't break your run • Unlimited history, weekly trends and monthly insights • A separate weekend schedule for slower mornings • Export your whole history as a spreadsheet • Custom reminder sounds and alternate app icons Drink up. Your future self says thanks.

Screenshots

PureTimer3 screens
SipUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PureTimer at none against SipUp's shown. PureTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PureTimer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SipUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureTimer ships an update weekly, SipUp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PureTimer versus SipUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureTimerSipUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Moreira NetoJaspal Singh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PureTimer

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$2.99
  • Dinner Tip$4.99
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  • Legend Tip$9.99
1 purchases

SipUp

One-time1
  • SipUp Pro$1.99

Questions

Is PureTimer free?
PureTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipUp free?
SipUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PureTimer or SipUp have ads?
SipUp shows ads; PureTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PureTimer or SipUp?
PureTimer ships an update weekly, and SipUp fortnightly. Most recently, PureTimer was updated on October 28, 2026 and SipUp on October 16, 2026.

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