Routine Interval Timer vs Coaching by Helena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Routine Interval Timer
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Repeat your workouts and focus sessions in timed sets. DDANG is a routine interval timer that keeps workouts, stretching, and focus sessions moving with short sounds and haptic cues. Set your work time, rest time, and number of sets for routines such as planks, wall sits, dead hangs, stretching, or alternating periods of focus and rest. For repeated movements, set a target count and tempo (BPM). DDANG plays cues at consistent intervals to help you keep your rhythm without losing count. You do not need to keep looking at the screen. Short sounds and haptics tell you when to start, switch phases, prepare for the end, begin the final set, and complete the routine. ■ Made for people who want to · Repeat workouts in timed sets · Train with planks, wall sits, dead hangs, and other holds · Keep count during stretching and repeated movements · Alternate between focus and rest · Continue without constantly checking the screen · Review daily activity and streaks · Record workout heart rate with a compatible watch ■ Main features · Custom labels Save routines with names such as “Plank,” “Stretching,” or “Focus.” · Time-based intervals Set work time, rest time, and the number of sets. · Start countdown Choose your preparation time before a routine begins. · Sound and haptic cues Receive brief cues for starts, transitions, final sets, and completion. · Remaining-time cues Choose when to be notified before a work or rest phase ends. · Repetition counter Set a target count and tempo (BPM) for repeated movements. · Recommended templates Quickly start routines such as planks, wall sits, and dead hangs. · Tags Organize routines by workout, study, stretching, or your own categories. · Statistics and calendar Review active time, completed sets, active days, and streaks. · Backup and restore Export your data and restore routines and records on another device. ■ Use DDANG with your watch Install DDANG on a compatible watch to sync timers created on your phone and start workouts from your wrist. · Sync timers created on your phone · Start workout timers from your watch · Configure haptics, sounds, and in-app touch lock · Record heart rate during phone-started workouts · Sync watch-completed workouts back to your phone · Review average, minimum, and maximum heart rate · See heart rate trends for each workout set Heart rate recording requires a supported watch and the appropriate permissions. Available features may vary by platform and watch model. Heart rate information provided by DDANG is intended only as a workout reference. It is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. ■ Keep moving without watching the screen · Start countdown: a light tick and haptic each second · Work → rest: a short transition sound and haptic · Remaining time: cues before a phase ends · Repetition counter: rhythmic cues at your selected BPM · Final set: a distinct final-set signal · Completion: a short melody and haptic Every cue is brief. DDANG uses short effects instead of spoken instructions, so it works comfortably with music without interrupting your workout or focus. ■ Records and privacy Completed routines are saved to your statistics and calendar. Review active time, completed sets, active days, and streaks, or use tags to organize your history. Routines, calendar entries, favorites, and heart rate records are stored on your devices. Heart rate recorded by your watch is transferred directly to the connected phone and is not sent to DDANG servers. Exported backup files may include workout and heart rate records. No user account or sign-in is required. Advertising and purchase SDKs operate separately under their respective policies. ■ Pricing · Basic use: Free · Ad removal: Monthly subscription or lifetime purchase For workouts and focus. Repeat and record your time in sets and beats. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Coaching by Helena
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Are you ready to improve your health? With the By Helena Coaching app, you have all the tools at your disposal to reach your goals faster and more efficiently. What can you do with the app? Track your nutrition: Get a clear overview of your daily consumption and make conscious choices for a healthy lifestyle. View your training schedules: Track your workouts, view your training history, and stay motivated with detailed schedules. Book your favorite classes: Use the clear agenda to view and directly book all your favorite classes. Track your progress: Measure your progress with regular check-ups, progress photos, and measurements. See how far you’ve come! Communicate with your coach: Have questions or comments? Easily ask them via the chat function and get immediate answers from your coach. With this app, you have access to the guidance you need anytime, anywhere. Download now and start achieving your fitness goals today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coaching by Helena at none against Routine Interval Timer's 3. Coaching by Helena also leads on ads (none vs shown). Routine Interval Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Routine Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Coaching by Helena asks for nothing beyond the download.
Routine Interval Timer ships an update every 11 days, Coaching by Helena every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Routine Interval Timer | Coaching by Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohoo Studio | FITsociety BV (Apps) |
In-app purchases
Routine Interval Timer
- Remove Ads – Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Ad Removal$10.49
- Lifetime Ad Removal$14.99
Coaching by Helena
No in-app purchases
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