Intervo vs Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Intervo
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Intervo is a fast, focused interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, EMOM and stretching. Build any work/rest interval, then let Intervo run the whole session for you โ hands-free. EVERYTHING IS FREE All features are unlocked at no cost: save unlimited presets, voice countdown, sound cues and color themes. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE โข Set prepare, work and rest durations โข Choose rounds per set and number of sets โข Add a longer rest between sets โข One-tap Tabata preset (20s work / 10s rest x 8) CLEAR, BIG DISPLAY โข Huge color-coded countdown ring you can read across the room โข Each phase has its own color: prepare, work, rest, set break โข Round and set progress at a glance โข A preview of what comes next AUDIO & HAPTICS โข Beeps on every phase change and the final 3-second countdown โข Vibration feedback โข Optional spoken voice countdown (English / Japanese) โข Keeps the screen awake during a workout SAVE YOUR ROUTINES Save any configuration as a named preset and start it again with one tap. Tabata, HIIT, EMOM and more are included to get you going. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Intervo generates time entirely on your device. It needs no account, no sign-in and no internet connection. Nothing about your workouts ever leaves your phone. โข English and Japanese โข Light and dark themes with multiple accent colors โข Designed for one-handed use Whether you do quick Tabata sets at home or full HIIT circuits at the gym, Intervo keeps you moving. Download it free and start your first interval in seconds. Intervo is free and supported by ads.
Interval Timer
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Whether you're settling in to focus or about to move, this is one interval timer for both. Switch between Focus mode and Workout mode with a single tap, and each one greets you with its own timing defaults, color, and wording. In Focus mode the work phase is called "Focus"; in Workout mode it's "Work." Breaks are called "Breathe" and "Long Break" โ no mechanical countdown language, just a bit of warmth while you push through. โ Who it's for - Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique to focus on study or work - Anyone timing HIIT or Tabata-style workouts - Anyone who needs phase changes to actually reach them while the phone is locked - Anyone tired of timer apps buried in ads โ Free features - Pomodoro preset (25 min work / 5 min break, 15 min long break every 4 sets, 8 sets total) - HIIT preset (fully customizable duration and set count) - Custom work time, rest time, and set count - Start, Pause, Reset, Skip - Sound + haptic + notification on every phase change โ arrives even when the screen is locked - Save 1 custom preset - Screen stays awake while the timer runs - Session summary screen after the final set - Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese โ Pro features (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Unlimited custom presets - History & Stats (today / this week / all-time focus totals, a 7-day chart, and a session log) - Focus BGM (16 tracks to choose from, continuous play and volume control) - No ads - Restore Purchases supported Timing is calculated from elapsed seconds since start, not a countdown that decrements โ so coming back from the background or a locked screen never leaves the display out of sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Intervo at none against Interval Timer's 1. Intervo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Intervo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Intervo ships an update every 8 days, Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intervo | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Okawa | Katsunobu Sunagawa |
In-app purchases
Intervo
No in-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Interval Timer Pro$1.99








