ListenTimer vs Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ListenTimer
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Work. Rest. Repeat — and hear every second of it. Set your intervals, then keep your eyes on your form. ListenTimer reads each second out loud through the whole round, so you always know where you are without looking. Planks, dead hangs, stretches, and breath work all work the same way. [ What it does ] • Per-second voice countdown • Routines (Tabata) — work and rest alternate automatically, with a spoken cue at every phase change • Start instantly with one tap from your Apple Watch complication • Plays nicely with your music and podcasts — audio ducking dips the music just for the count, then brings it right back • Background playback — the count keeps running even when your screen is locked • Live Activity — see the count on your Lock Screen • Haptic feedback — your wrist taps along, even when your ears are covered • Monthly calendar stats — see which days you trained at a glance • Weekly goals & seasons — set a weekly goal on a preset, and your completions build up to a tier over a 3-month season [ Voice characters ] • Default Female (free) — a calm, clear default voice • Default Male (free) — a natural, steady male voice • Yoga Instructor (premium) — a gentle, peaceful yoga instructor • Drill Sergeant (premium) — a forceful voice that pushes your limits • The Reaper (premium) — a chilling voice that counts down time • News Anchor (premium) — a precise, straightforward news voice • Late-night DJ (premium) — a soothing late-night radio voice Each character brings a different tone to your training rhythm. [ Presets ] • Save your favorite times as presets so you can start in a tap • Add, delete, and reorder presets freely • All presets sync to your Apple Watch automatically [ Premium (one-time purchase, not a subscription) ] • Unlocks 5 premium voices • Apple Watch integration — start and control timers right from your wrist • Start straight from a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget — one tap, without opening the app • Custom voice interval — choose exactly how often the count is read • Extended workout stats • Unlimited goals & season widget — set a goal on every preset and see your season score and tier right on your Home Screen • iCloud backup & restore — presets, records, goals, and settings are saved automatically and restored on a new device • Removes in-app ads [ Made for you if ] • You train in rounds — HIIT, Tabata, circuits, boxing, or CrossFit • You can't or don't want to look at the screen mid-workout • You train static holds — planks, dead hangs, pull-ups • You need time awareness during yoga, meditation, or breath work • You want a one-tap workout timer from your Apple Watch [ Privacy & permissions ] • Tracking permission is only requested for personalized ads (declining doesn't affect any app feature) • No microphone, contacts, location, camera, or health data access Support: contact@pocketlabs.kr Privacy policy: https://pocketlabs.kr/listentimer-privacy/en
Interval Timer
Customize your workout timing with spoken countdowns and sound cues. Build complex interval routines for various fitness activities and stay focused on your training without constantly checking the screen.
- Customizable interval timing
- Spoken countdowns and sound cues
- Support for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits
- Adjustable sound and haptic feedback
- Workout saving and organization
- Offline use and background audio
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Sound Cue is a custom interval timer for workouts that need more than a last-second beep. Place spoken countdowns or beep cues exactly where you need them—early enough to prepare, change equipment, reset, or breathe before the next effort. BUILD EACH PART OF YOUR WORKOUT Choose how many timed work intervals (reps) and sets you want, then time Get Ready, Work, Rest, and Between Sets independently. Build a simple round timer or use Sound Cue for HIIT, Tabata, boxing, circuits, mobility, cardio, climbing, and more. PLACE CUES WHERE YOU NEED THEM Add up to five sound cues to each workout part: Get Ready, Work, Rest, or Between Sets. For each cue, choose a beep or spoken number. Each cue can play once, every second as a countdown, or on a custom repeating schedule. Set when it begins and whether repeating cues stop after a chosen count or continue until that workout part ends. FOLLOW ALONG BY SOUND Start the timer and stay focused on your workout. Phase announcements and scheduled cues tell you when to work, rest, and reset without checking the screen. STAY IN THE FLOW • Track time remaining, the current set and rep, completion percentage, and the next interval at a glance. • Choose beep or voice alerts—or turn them off—for interval changes and workout completion. • Adjust sound volume, turn haptic feedback on or off, and choose whether cues briefly lower music or other audio. • Hear scheduled cues while your iPhone is locked or while using another app. SAVE AND ORGANIZE WORKOUTS The free library starts with three included workouts and holds up to five saved workouts in total. Rename, reorder, edit, and reuse them. Use named groups to keep related workouts together and easy to find. A one-time in-app purchase expands the limit to 100 saved workouts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Sound Cue has no ads, analytics, or tracking. Workouts, cues, and preferences are stored locally and are not transmitted by Sound Cue. Build your intervals, press Start, and let Sound Cue keep you moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against ListenTimer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ListenTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ListenTimer ships an update every 4 days, Interval Timer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | ListenTimer | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PocketLabs | Octopus Software LLC |
In-app purchases
ListenTimer
- Premium$2.99
Interval Timer
- 100 Workout Upgrade$4.99
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