Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata vs SumCha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata
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"The timer numbers are too small to see mid-workout." "I wish I could instantly know when my rest is over." β Sound familiar? This app is an interval timer designed for strength training and HIIT, delivering your workout status intuitively through color changes. The screen turns "Burning Coral" during exercise and "Calm Indigo" during rest β so even if your phone is across the room, a single glance at the color tells you exactly what to do next. β Intuitive Timer Experience Through Visual Cues Reading tiny numbers when you're pushing your limits is frustrating. That's why this app features a unique color system. Color Navigation: The screen color changes dynamically for each phase β exercise, rest, and preparation. A glimpse of color at the edge of your vision keeps you informed without breaking your focus, so you can stay fully locked in on your workout. Minimal Design: Only the essential information, displayed large and clear. A clean, distraction-free UI means you can always operate it instinctively. β Even More Convenient with Apple Watch If you have an Apple Watch, you can control and track everything right from your wrist. Control & Check at a Glance: Start a timer on your iPhone and monitor or control it directly on your Apple Watch. Haptic Alerts: Tactile feedback (vibration) ensures you never miss a set transition β even when listening to music or working out in a noisy environment. Workout Log: Your workout history is recorded automatically. Sync records between Apple Watch and iPhone to review your past sessions anytime. β Total Customization Freedom Handles every scenario β HIIT, Tabata, bodyweight training, stretching, boxing, and more. Second-by-Second Settings: Fine-tune preparation, exercise, rest, sets, and cooldown to match your personal routine. Preset Save: Save your favorite workout menus and launch them with a single tap next time. Switch between multiple routines with ease. β Perfect For You Ifβ¦ You want to instantly know when to switch between exercise and rest You want to build a consistent HIIT or Tabata training habit You want to precisely time your gym intervals and level up your workouts You want to use your Apple Watch to train smarter You're looking for a simple, easy-to-use timer without complicated settings Every color change programs your next move into your body. This timer is your ultimate partner for a stronger daily workout.
SumCha
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Pick, tap, run. A simple, clean interval running app. Β· Choose a program like 2 min run / 1 min walk and just tap start Β· The running screen puts the current interval and time left up front, big and clear Β· Voice, haptics, and a 3-2-1 countdown tell you when intervals change Β· Build your own: warm-up, run, walk, repeats, cool-down Β· When a set ends you keep going as a free run, or add one more set Β· Start, pause, and end from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, widgets, and Control Center Β· Auto-pause when you stop, resume when you run Β· Distance, pace, and calories (uphill included), weekly/monthly/yearly summaries, and your route on a map Β· Sync your history across your devices through your own iCloud (the developer can't see it) Free to use. Ads appear only on the History tab and after a run summary β never on the running screen. One purchase removes all ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata at none against SumCha's 1. Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SumCha sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 2 days, SumCha every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata | SumCha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | manabu ueda | Iksang Hwang |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata
No in-app purchases
SumCha
- Remove Ads$1.99
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