SetBeat vs Overtone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SetBeat
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SetBeat is the interval training timer that works the way you train. SCREEN OFF, TIMER ON All transitions are pre-scheduled as local notifications. Pocket your phone and never miss a beat ā audio + haptic alerts for every set. SILENT MODE? NO PROBLEM SetBeat uses the same audio category as music apps. Timer plays sound even when your phone is silenced. MUSIC STAYS ON SetBeat layers timer audio over Spotify or podcasts without interrupting them. WHAT YOU GET ⢠Unlimited custom workouts ā sets, active time, rest time, warm-up, cool-down ⢠12 exercise types with real-time MET-based calorie calculation ⢠Weekly bar chart, monthly calendar, streak tracking, all-time totals ⢠Wheel picker for all durations ā no keyboard, no typing ⢠Live Activity on lock screen and Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+) ⢠Turkish and English, auto-detected from device language ⢠Sign in with Apple, all data stored locally on device PLANS ⢠Monthly ($2.99 / 3-day free trial) ⢠Annual ($14.99 / 3-day free trial) ⢠Lifetime ($19.99 one-time ā never pay again) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://setbeat.app/privacy
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 iOS requirement: SetBeat at 15.1 against Overtone's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SetBeat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Overtone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SetBeat ships an update every 10 days, Overtone every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetBeat | Overtone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CYT BILISIM HIZMETLERI MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI | MATTHEW KA YEUNG KWAN |
In-app purchases
SetBeat
- SetBeat Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- SetBeat Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- SetBeat Lifetime$9.99
Overtone
- 30-day TrialFree
- Full Unlock$0.99









