Comparison

Interval vs IntervalGuide

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

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Interval

Features
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The interval timer that never lets you down. Built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing, and CrossFit - set your intervals, press start, train. SET YOUR WORKOUT Work duration, rest duration, and rounds. Quick-access buttons let you jump to common settings instantly. Build structured workout programs with multiple exercises, each with its own timing and rest period. TIMER MODES The standard interval mode is free. Pro adds EMOM (every minute on the minute), AMRAP (as many rounds as possible), For Time, and Pyramid. Each mode has its own controls and post-workout stats. ALWAYS RELIABLE Reliable timers that keep running in the background, on the Lock Screen, in Silent mode, and during Focus. Beeps and haptics fire on every transition, every time. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND A live countdown on your Lock Screen - no need to unlock mid-workout. Tap the Dynamic Island to pause or stop without opening the app. APPLE WATCH & AIRPODS PRO The Watch app mirrors your workout with its own countdown, progress ring, and haptics. Live heart rate from Apple Watch or AirPods Pro shows in the app during your session. CONTROL CENTER WIDGET Add Interval-Timer to Control Center. One tap starts your last-used workout - no need to open the app. WORKOUT PROGRAMS Build programs with individual exercises, each with its own work and rest timing. Add reference photos so you always know what to do. Exercise names are announced by voice at each transition - train eyes-free. SHARE & IMPORT WORKOUTS Share your workout programs with friends via link. Import shared workouts with a one-tap preview. Save up to 3 programs for free - unlimited with Pro. STREAKS & TRENDS Track your consecutive workout days with streak reminders. View weekly frequency, monthly duration, and calorie trends with charts. Export your full workout history as CSV. ACHIEVEMENT BADGES Earn badges for workout milestones: 7, 30, and 100-day streaks plus 10, 50, 100, and 500 total workouts. Celebrate with haptic feedback after each session. FEEDBACK & AUDIO 3-2-1 countdown haptics before each transition. Custom haptic patterns for intervals and workout completion. Voice announcements for exercise names and round numbers. Your music keeps playing - the app ducks it during announcements. HEALTH & PRIVACY HealthKit integration logs every completed workout as a HIIT session in Apple Health. Heart rate data stays on your device. Anonymous crash reports and aggregate feature usage are collected via Firebase - no Health data, no advertising ID, no account. PRO UNLOCK - ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION The core app is free. An optional one-time Pro unlock (no subscription) adds the EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, and Pyramid modes, the AI Coach, the exercise packs (cardio, strength, core, boxing, yoga, mobility - with reference photos and form cues), the Pro sound packs (boxing bell and gym buzzer), and unlimited programs. Buy once, keep it forever. Free to start. Optional one-time Pro unlock. No subscription, no account.

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IntervalGuide

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Your workout. Your rules. IntervalGuide is a fully customizable interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing, and circuit training - built to work exactly the way you train. Design your interval workout block by block: set work and rest periods, add rounds, choose audio cues, and train in the right heart rate zone. Shake your iPhone to pause or resume - no need to touch the screen mid-round. Whether you're doing HIIT, boxing rounds, kettlebells, running intervals, or strength-training rest periods, IntervalGuide adapts to your routine, not the other way around. HANDS-FREE CONTROL Shake your iPhone to pause or resume - no need to remove your gloves, stop your set, or fumble with your screen. Perfect for boxing, kettlebells, winter runs, or any workout where touching your phone isn't an option. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TIMERS Build workouts your way: - Create unlimited interval blocks with custom durations - Set work, rest, and preparation phases - Add rounds and repeats to any block - Assign colors to visually distinguish each phase - Save and reuse your favorite workouts REAL-TIME HEART RATE Connect your heart rate monitor and train in the right zone: - Polar sensors supported out of the box - Generic Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate devices - Live HR display during workouts - Customizable heart rate zones - Apple Health integration AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Stay focused without watching your screen: - Voice announcements for phase changes - Boxing bell and other sound effects - Vibration alerts to keep you on track - Works with headphones and AirPods APPLE WATCH COMPANION Control your workout from your wrist: - Start, pause, and stop from your Apple Watch - See timer and heart rate at a glance - Full data sync between iPhone and watch WORKOUT HISTORY Track your progress over time: - Automatic session logging - Review past workouts with full details - Heart rate data for every session - Apple Health sync BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING No bloat, no social features, no accounts required. Just a powerful, reliable interval timer that runs in the foreground and never quits on you mid-workout. Works great for: - Boxing & MMA rounds - HIIT & Tabata - Strength training rest periods - Yoga & stretching flows - Running intervals - CrossFit-style WODs - Physical therapy exercises Download IntervalGuide and build the interval timer that fits your training - not someone else's. SUBSCRIPTION IntervalGuide Premium removes all ads, unlocks your full workout history with detailed session stats and HR charts, and lets you export sessions as CSV, Excel, JSON or Text. - IntervalGuide Premium: auto-renewing monthly subscription - Free for the first week for new subscribers, then the price shown in the app - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://tremia.app/apps/interval-guide/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://tremia.app/apps/interval-guide/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval at none against IntervalGuide's shown. IntervalGuide's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IntervalGuide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval ships an update every 2 months, IntervalGuide every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Interval versus IntervalGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalIntervalGuide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix ThronAmir Tairi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval

One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro$3.99
1 purchases

IntervalGuide

Subscriptions1
  • IntervalGuide Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Interval free?
Interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntervalGuide free?
IntervalGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval or IntervalGuide have ads?
IntervalGuide shows ads; Interval does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval or IntervalGuide?
Interval ships an update every 2 months, and IntervalGuide every 11 days. Most recently, Interval was updated on September 15, 2026 and IntervalGuide on September 10, 2026.

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