Comparison

Interval Timer vs RepCoach

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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Tempo is a focused interval timer for workouts that need structure without getting in your way. Build sessions for HIIT, Tabata, running, walking, Japanese interval walking, jump rope, abs, boxing, hiking, mobility, or your own custom training rhythm. Create interval workouts quickly with work, rest, warmup, cooldown, repeat groups, labels, distance targets, and optional GPS tracking. Start from Tempo presets or make your own timers for anything from 30/30 jump rope to long run-walk sessions. During a workout, Tempo keeps the important things readable: current interval, time left, elapsed time, next intervals, distance, pace, heart rate, calories, and steps when enabled. Audio cues, haptics, countdowns, and the Tempo jingle help you stay on track while your music keeps playing. Tempo is built for real training: - Fast workout builder with labels, duplicate, reorder, and repeat groups - Default workouts for walking, running, HIIT, jump rope, abs, boxing, hiking, and more - Japanese interval walking: 3 minutes fast, 3 minutes easy, for 30 minutes - Time, distance, and step-based interval options - Optional GPS for distance and pace tracking - Optional Health access for heart rate, calories, steps, and workout summaries - Live interval list so you can see what is coming next - Workout history with redo, summaries, splits, distance, calories, and steps - Audio cues, vibration cues, countdowns, and progress cue settings - Front or back camera video mode with a minimal timer overlay - Themes, unit settings, and cue preferences that stay remembered Tempo respects that not every interval workout is a run. Use it for conditioning, strength circuits, outdoor walks, treadmill work, jump rope rounds, boxing rounds, focused mobility, or any timer-based routine. Privacy matters. Tempo does not sell or share your workout data. Health, GPS, camera, motion, and notification access are optional and are used only for the interval features you choose to enable. Tempo Premium unlocks unlimited custom interval workouts, removes start ads, enables video mode, and adds live heart rate, calorie, and step metrics. A one-time lifetime purchase and weekly option are available. Privacy Policy: https://foggoapps.vercel.app/tempo/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://foggoapps.vercel.app/tempo/terms.html

About

RepCoach

Features
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Track and guide every workout โ€” at the gym, at home, or anywhere in between. RepCoach builds a custom plan for you during onboarding, then guides you through every rep, exercise, set, and rest period with clear audio cues and a large visual timer. Build your routine once. Press Start. Focus on the movement, not the clock. 7-day free trial of all premium features. No login required. CUSTOM PLANS Answer a few questions during onboarding and RepCoach builds a workout plan around your goals, experience level, and available equipment โ€” whether you're training in a gym, at home, or on the road. GUIDED WORKOUTS RepCoach automatically walks you through: Rep-based exercises Timed exercises & holds Rest periods Warm-ups & cool-downs Multiple sets & rounds Supersets & circuits AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) tracking REP + TIME WORKOUTS Mix repetition-based and time-based exercises in the same routine. Set the reps, duration, rest, and rounds exactly how you want. MIRROR MODE See yourself while you exercise using the front camera directly inside the workout player. Great for home workouts, mobility, stretching, yoga, and rehabilitation. AUDIO GUIDANCE Hear exercise transitions, countdowns, reps, and rest cues without constantly checking the screen. GYM, HOME & ANYWHERE Use RepCoach for strength training, HIIT, mobility, stretching, home workouts, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation routines โ€” no gym required, but built for gym use too. WORKS OFFLINE Your workouts and history work without an internet connection. APPLE WATCH Continue and control workouts from your wrist. BUILT FOR DOING, NOT JUST LOGGING Create your routine, press Start, and let RepCoach guide the session from beginning to end โ€” then track your history afterward. TRY IT FREE Start with a 7-day free trial. RepCoach Pro unlocks full program building, history tracking, and calculators via monthly or yearly subscription โ€” cancel anytime. Download RepCoach and let your workout run itself. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
RepCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RepCoach at 4 against Interval Timer's 2. RepCoach also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and RepCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Interval Timer versus RepCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRepCoach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB134 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCharles ChiejinaVittal Babu Gadde

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Tempo Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Tempo Premium Lifetime$5.99
2 purchases

RepCoach

Subscriptions2
  • RepCoach Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • RepCoach Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RepCoach free?
RepCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or RepCoach have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor RepCoach shows ads.

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