Beep Timer vs Overtone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beep Timer
This app provides a free, customizable interval timer for various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and boxing. It features clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface to keep users focused on training. Track progress with workout statistics and save custom routines.
- Free interval timer
- Customizable intervals and rounds
- Voice announcements
- Workout archive and notes
- Workout statistics
- Dark mode interface
- Offline functionality
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Beep Timer - The Free Interval Timer for Every Workout Beep Timer is a simple, free interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, circuit training, and any workout where seconds matter. Clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface keep you focused on training — not your screen. FREE INTERVAL TIMER WITH BEEPS No account. No paywall. Just open the app, set your intervals, and train. Works for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Whether it's your first HIIT session or your hundredth Tabata protocol, Beep Timer keeps up with you. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE INTERVALS Set exercise duration, rest periods, and number of rounds to build the perfect timer for any session. Save your presets and load them instantly next time — no setup wasted before a workout. AUDIO BEEPS & VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Clear beep sounds count down every interval so you never glance at your phone mid-set. Voice announcements tell you when to push and when to rest — true hands-free, eyes-free training. Adjust beep volume and voice settings independently so your timer never competes with your music. ARCHIVE & ORGANIZE WORKOUTS Save your favorite routines in the workout archive. Add detailed notes to every session — exercises, weights, reps, form cues — so you always remember what you did and can improve on it next time. WORKOUT STATISTICS Stay motivated with built-in workout statistics. See your total sessions, total time trained, and personal milestones as you build your training streak. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, dark interface with large bold digits keeps the timer readable from across the room. The animated ring shows time remaining at a glance. The screen stays on while you train — no interruptions mid-set. WORKS ANYWHERE No internet required. No account needed. Start a timer, lock your phone, and your beeps still come through loud and clear. BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Tabata timer intervals Boxing and MMA round timer Circuit training timer Strength and hypertrophy sets Cardio and endurance sessions Calisthenics workouts Stretching and mobility flows WHO IT'S FOR Athletes who need a precise interval timer HIIT and Tabata fans who want a simple workout timer Boxers and MMA fighters who need a round timer Gym-goers tracking sets, rounds, and rest Anyone who wants a free, no-nonsense fitness timer KEY FEATURES Free interval timer — no account required Beep sound timer with adjustable volume Voice announcements for hands-free training Customizable rounds, sets, and rest periods Tabata timer and HIIT timer support Boxing round timer with bell sounds Workout archive with personal notes Workout statistics and milestones Dark mode interface — easy to read anywhere Screen stays on during workouts Works fully offline — no internet needed Stop watching the clock — let Beep Timer do it for you. Download the free interval timer now and train smarter.
Overtone
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Overtone is an interval timer that stays out of the way of your music. Set a total time and a beep interval, or build rounds of work and rest. Press Start, lock your phone, put it in your pocket. The cues play over whatever you are listening to, without pausing it and without turning it down. BUILT FOR HIIT, CIRCUITS, TABATA AND TEMPO RUNS • Simple mode: total time plus a beep every X seconds • Rounds mode: work, rest, rounds, warm-up and cool-down, with a distinct cue at every change • 3-2-1 countdown ticks before each cue, and a get-ready lead-in before you start • Pause, skip ahead, or extend without breaking stride YOUR MUSIC KEEPS PLAYING Overtone mixes with other apps instead of interrupting them. Spotify, Apple Music, podcasts and audiobooks carry on at full volume. ON THE LOCK SCREEN AND IN THE DYNAMIC ISLAND See the current phase and the countdown without unlocking. Pause and resume from the Live Activity. YOUR SOUNDS Pick from built-in chirps, beeps, bells and gongs, or record your own three-second cue with the microphone. Yes, you can make it your own voice. FREE FOR A FULL MONTH, THEN ONE DOLLAR Everything is free for 30 days. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks Overtone forever. No subscription, no ads, no account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Timer at none against Overtone's 2. Overtone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support 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. Overtone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beep Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beep Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Overtone every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Beep Timer | Overtone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Huda | MATTHEW KA YEUNG KWAN |
In-app purchases
Beep Timer
No in-app purchases
Overtone
- 30-day TrialFree
- Full Unlock$0.99
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