Comparison

iTimer vs Nowve | Attention Reset

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

Head to head
About

iTimer

Features
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Your workouts. Your rules. Your timer. iTimer is the ultimate interval training timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, iTimer gives you everything you need to train smarter. GET STARTED INSTANTLY Jump right into 8 professionally designed workout templates: • HIIT (11:40) • Tabata (3:50) • Strength (4:35) • Circuit Training • EMOM • Boxing / MMA • 7 Minute • Stretching BUILD YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT Create unlimited custom presets with: • Multiple phases — Prepare, Warm Up, Work, Rest, Cool Down • Custom durations (5 seconds to 1 hour) • Unlimited rounds • Unique colours for each phase NEVER MISS A BEAT • Voice coach calls out phases and countdowns • Audio alerts with 3-2-1 countdown • Beep sounds for transitions • Music ducking — alerts lower your music automatically LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your timer in real time, right on your Lock Screen. Phase colours, countdown, and controls — all without unlocking your phone. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Control your workouts from your wrist. Start, pause, and skip phases with haptic feedback. Your presets and workout history sync automatically via iCloud. WORKOUT HISTORY Track your progress over time. See total duration, rounds completed, and phase results grouped by date. DOWNLOAD iTIMER TODAY Free daily workout, or unlock unlimited with Pro. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Pro Monthly (7-day free trial) • Pro Lifetime (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://itimer.iappclub.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://itimer.iappclub.com/terms/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Nowve | Attention Reset

Features
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Lose focus less. Recover focus faster. Nowve helps you notice drift and return to your task with subtle Apple Watch haptics—quietly and in the moment. How it works: • Start a Focus, Deep Work, Study, Meeting Prep, Reading, or Custom session. • Nowve monitors motion patterns during your session. • When drift is detected, your watch gives a silent tap plus a short grounding prompt. • Optional guided haptic breathing helps you reset without checking your phone. Built for real-world focus: • Silent by design for class, work, and meetings. • Apple Watch-first experience with minimal interruption. • Adjustable sensitivity, grace period, and session controls. • Break reminders and post-session cooldown support. See your patterns: • Session history with movement trends and redirect counts. • Weekly summaries and streak tracking. • Health integration support, including Mindful Minutes. Privacy first: • Core functionality runs on-device. • No accounts required. • Export your history as CSV anytime. Pro features: • Session-level focus insights. • Trend views over time. • Personalized session suggestions. • Additional customization and advanced controls. Built for Apple Watch with an iPhone companion app. Disclaimer: Nowve is for general wellness and productivity purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider before making medical decisions. Privacy: https://nowve.app/nowve/privacy.html Support: https://nowve.app/nowve/support.html

Screenshots

iTimer4 screens
Nowve | Attention Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

iTimer and Nowve | Attention Reset are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. iTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nowve | Attention Reset sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Nowve | Attention Reset every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iTimer versus Nowve | Attention Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTimerNowve | Attention Reset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabak ShirvaniFrameshift Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTimer

Subscriptions1
  • iTimer Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
1 purchases

Nowve | Attention Reset

One-time1
  • Nowve Pro$4.99

Questions

Is iTimer free?
iTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nowve | Attention Reset free?
Nowve | Attention Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTimer or Nowve | Attention Reset have ads?
Neither iTimer nor Nowve | Attention Reset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTimer or Nowve | Attention Reset?
iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nowve | Attention Reset every 4 weeks. Most recently, iTimer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nowve | Attention Reset on November 5, 2026.

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