Comparison

Interval Timer vs DING

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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A clean, powerful interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, boxing, running intervals, EMOM, AMRAP and custom workouts. No ads. No account. Start your workout in one tap and follow clear voice, bell and haptic cues, so your focus stays on training instead of on your phone. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Designed for workouts where every second matters: • Tabata 20s work / 10s rest • HIIT circuits • Boxing and MMA rounds • Run / walk intervals • EMOM and AMRAP workouts • Mobility, stretching and custom routines TRAIN BY SOUND Choose the cue style that fits your session: • Voice Coach for guided intervals • Boxing Bell for round-based training • Music Friendly mode for workouts with music • Silent Haptics when you want no sound BIG TIMER. ZERO GUESSING. The workout screen is built to be readable while moving: • Huge countdown numbers • Clear WORK and REST states • Color-coded phases • Next interval preview • Round progress • Simple pause, skip and stop controls CUSTOM ROUTINES Build your own interval structure in seconds: • Work duration • Rest duration • Rounds • Warmup and cooldown • Sound mode • Custom Tabata, HIIT, boxing and running timers MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Focused, fast and minimal: • One-tap start • Control lock during workouts • Cues keep firing with the screen off • Clean dark interface • No clutter • No social feed • No workout videos you did not ask for Whether you train at home, in the gym, on the track or in a boxing class, this timer keeps you on the next interval. Train by sound. Move on time.

About

DING

Features
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DING is the round timer built for fighters — not a generic gym clock. Set your rounds, hit start, and train. DING rings a real boxing bell at the start and end of every round, counts your rest, and keeps going even when your screen is locked or your phone is on silent. No more glancing at a frozen timer mid-combo. BUILT FOR YOUR SPORT • Boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing • HIIT, Tabata & circuit conditioning • Fully custom rounds, rest, warm-up & warnings NEVER MISS A BELL • Bell fires even with the screen off or phone locked • Works in silent mode • Lock-screen shows your current round • Haptic cues you can feel through the gloves TRAIN HANDS-FREE • Voice coaching calls your rounds and rest • Big, glove-friendly controls • Keep-awake mode so the timer never sleeps mid-session DIAL IN EVERY DETAIL • Set round length, rest length, number of rounds and warm-up • Get a warning beep before the bell so you can finish strong • Sport presets to start in one tap, or build your own Whether you're working the heavy bag, drilling on the mat, running pad rounds, or grinding a HIIT circuit — DING keeps time so you can keep moving. Lace up. Hit start. DING. privacy policy:https://speedaiapps.com/ding/privacy Terms of Use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
DING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer at none against DING's 3. DING's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. DING sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, DING every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Interval Timer versus DING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerDING
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCODEENSIS LTDSpeed AI Labs

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DING

Subscriptions2
  • DING Boxing3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • DING Boxing$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DING Boxing$39.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DING free?
DING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or DING have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor DING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or DING?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and DING every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and DING on October 31, 2026.

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