Comparison

iTimer vs bluebell

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/

About

bluebell

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iTimer4 screens
bluebell4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, bluebell weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iTimer versus bluebell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTimerbluebell
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabak Shirvani亮 赵

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTimer

Subscriptions1
  • iTimer Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
None

bluebell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTimer free?
iTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bluebell free?
bluebell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTimer or bluebell have ads?
Neither iTimer nor bluebell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTimer or bluebell?
iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and bluebell weekly. Most recently, iTimer was updated on November 5, 2026 and bluebell on October 31, 2026.

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