BarePace vs Interva
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BarePace
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BarePace is a free interval timer for runners, HIIT athletes, and anyone training with timed phases. No account. No subscription. No ads. Ever. โ BUILD ANY WORKOUT โ Create interval sequences in seconds. Run 5 minutes, walk 2 minutes, repeat 4 times โ or any combination you need. Combine single phases and repeat groups in any order. โ TABATA QUICK START โ Jump straight into a Tabata session from the home screen. Set your Work time, Rest time, and Rounds, then go. โ VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS โ Hear each phase spoken aloud at every transition. "Run." "Walk." "Rest." Your phone stays in your pocket. โ COUNTDOWN BEEPS โ 3-2-1 beeps count down before every phase transition so you're never caught off guard. โ WORKS WHILE LOCKED โ Audio cues fire reliably even when your iPhone screen is off. Your battery and your focus both thank you. โ PROGRESS UPDATES โ Optional time-remaining announcements every 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes โ so you always know where you are in a long phase. โ STOPWATCH โ A clean count-up timer for open-ended sessions. Optional voice announcements at your chosen interval. โ LANDSCAPE TIMER โ Rotate to landscape for a larger countdown display during your workout. โ START AGAIN INSTANTLY โ Recent workouts are one tap away on the home screen. No searching, no rebuilding. FREE. FOREVER. No premium tier. No ads. No account required. Everything works offline. BarePace is built on the belief that a timer should be simple, reliable, and free.
Interva
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Interva is a minimalist interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts, designed to get out of your way so you can focus on training. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. FEATURES - Fully customizable intervals: set rounds, exercises, work and rest times exactly how you want - Clear countdown with voice cues and vibration, so you always know what's next without looking at your phone - Save unlimited workouts and start them with one tap - Track your weekly streak and workout history - Keep-screen-on option so your phone never sleeps mid-set - Clean, distraction-free design built for focus WHY INTERVA Most timer apps are cluttered with features you don't need. Interva does one thing: interval training, and does it well. Just open the app, pick a workout, and go. Whether you're doing a quick 4-minute Tabata or a full 45-minute HIIT circuit, Interva keeps you moving without getting in your way. PRIVACY FIRST Interva stores all your data locally on your device. We don't collect analytics, don't require an account, and don't share your information with anyone - because we never receive it in the first place. Interva is currently free to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interva at none against BarePace's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BarePace sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Interva asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BarePace | Interva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Smith | Karolina Wronska |
In-app purchases
BarePace
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- XL Tip$9.99
- XXL Tip$19.99
Interva
No in-app purchases





