Comparison

Interval Timer vs Kegel Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app provides customizable interval timers for various workout styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers presets for quick starts, allows users to build and save custom routines, and features an independent Apple Watch app for on-wrist control. Track your progress with workout history and streaks, all within a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Built-in Tabata, HIIT, and EMOM presets
  • Custom workout builder
  • Save unlimited custom presets
  • Independent Apple Watch app
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Sound effects and haptic feedback
Features
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Whether you're doing Tabata in the gym, HIIT in your living room, or a custom circuit on the track — Interval Timer keeps you focused on the work, not the screen. READY IN SECONDS Built-in presets for Tabata, HIIT, and EMOM mean you can go from zero to working out in one tap. No setup. No guesswork. Just pick a preset and start. BUILT AROUND YOU Create and save custom workouts with your own work duration, rest time, round count, and exercise count. Every detail is yours to control. Save as many presets as you want. ON YOUR WRIST The independent Apple Watch app gives you a full timer right on your wrist. Leave your phone in the bag. Your workout syncs automatically — start from the watch, finish on the phone. STAY IN THE ZONE Live Activity and Dynamic Island support keeps your timer visible even when your phone is locked. See your current phase, time remaining, and progress — without unlocking your phone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed workout is logged automatically. See your total sessions, total time, current streak, and weekly chart at a glance. Know exactly how consistent you've been. CLEAN. FAST. FOCUSED. Designed with a dark interface and zero distractions. No ads. No bloat. Just a timer that works as hard as you do. FEATURES • Tabata, HIIT, and EMOM built-in presets • Custom workout builder — set work, rest, rounds, and exercises • Save unlimited custom presets • Independent Apple Watch app with full timer support • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support • Workout history with streaks and weekly chart • Sound effects and haptic feedback (customizable) • Warmup phase toggle • Auto-pause when leaving the app • Works completely offline — no account needed

About

Kegel Buddy

Features
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Long Description Kegel Buddy is a fully offline Kegel exercise timer for pelvic floor workout. No internet required, all your workout data saves locally on your iPhone without any private data collection. Three preset workout plans for beginners, intermediate and advanced users follow standard Kegel workout cycles: automatic contraction hold timing + relax break with auto rounds loop. Custom workout mode lets you customize hold seconds, relax duration, reps per set and total groups freely. Unique quote companion feature: random funny or motivational lines pop up during contraction to kill boring waiting time, relaxing prompts show on rest phase. Built-in workout tracker: auto save all training logs, calendar check-in, streak days and total training time stored locally. Local daily reminder supports multiple custom alert schedules to build your workout habit. Extra settings include alert sound, vibration toggle, quote style pick and auto dark/light mode. Disclaimer: This app is only a workout timer helper, not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Kegel Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kegel Buddy at none against Interval Timer's 1. Interval Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kegel Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Kegel Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerKegel Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBehailu Awlaye晓东 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro$4.99
None

Kegel Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kegel Buddy free?
Kegel Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Kegel Buddy have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Kegel Buddy shows ads.

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