iTimer vs bluebell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTimer
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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/
bluebell
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Spend less time watching the screen. Let your wrist guide the rhythm. bluebell brings haptic cues, timers, and reminders to Apple Watch, with easy setup on iPhone and iPad. PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISE CUES Set squeeze and release durations and repetitions, then follow haptic cues on your wrist. Follow professional guidance and choose settings appropriate for you. HAPTIC COUNTDOWN Choose a countdown from 1 second to 5 minutes. Feel a cue each second and a final alert when time is up. CUSTOM HAPTIC FLOWS Arrange patterns, intervals, loops, and repetitions on iPhone or iPad, then run your Flow on Apple Watch. ROUTINE REMINDERS Schedule reminders for your activities, so it's easier to make time for your routine. CODING-AGENT ALERTS Connect your agent's completion hook to bluebell hub on Mac and receive completion notifications across your Apple devices. The Mac app includes bluebellctl and an offline setup guide. You configure the integration for your tool. Haptic activities require Apple Watch. After syncing, your Watch uses its saved configuration. iPhone sync uses its paired Watch connection. iPad sync requires an internet connection, the same iCloud account on both devices, and bluebell open on Apple Watch. Coding-agent alerts require bluebell hub running on Mac, a user-configured integration, and the same iCloud account on receiving devices. Network conditions, notification settings, Focus, and system restrictions may affect delivery and activity execution. bluebell provides timing and rhythm guidance. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iTimer at Free against bluebell's $0.99. bluebell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support 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
iTimer is free to download; bluebell costs $0.99 up front. iTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. bluebell asks for nothing beyond the download.
iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, bluebell weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTimer | bluebell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Babak Shirvani | 亮 赵 |
In-app purchases
iTimer
- iTimer Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$14.99
bluebell
No in-app purchases









