Comparison

Interval Timer by STRNTH vs RoundShift

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

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About

Interval Timer by STRNTH

Features
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Interval Timer by STRNTH is a free interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing rounds, running intervals, stretching and more. Build any timer you want with no fixed structure, then run it hands-free and read it from across the room. BUILD ANY TIMER - Add as many steps as you like, each with its own label, duration, color, sound and voice. - Group steps into repeat blocks so a round loops as many times as you need. - Link separate timers together to chain a warm-up, workout and cool-down into one session. - Start from a template: Couch to 5K, Tabata, HIIT, 7 minute workout, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing rounds, Pomodoro, box breathing and full body stretch. RUN IT HANDS-FREE - A giant readout inside a progress ring, sized to read from across the gym. - Full-screen color per step so you know your phase at a glance. - Voice reads each step and announces what is next before it arrives. - Sound cues on the last three seconds, plus beep, go, switch, rest, bell, horn, gong and whistle tones. Import your own sounds too. - Optional spoken 3-2-1 countdown, a cadence metronome from 60 to 180 BPM and haptic feedback. - An optional get-ready countdown before you start, from 3 to 30 seconds. - Choose what the screen shows: interval time, total time, interval count, the clock or heart rate. MORE TOOLS - A countdown tab with saved presets for a fast single timer. - Workout reminders on the days and time you choose. - A stopwatch with laps that highlight your fastest and slowest split. - Workout history that logs every session so you can look back and run any timer again. - Light and dark themes and your own custom step colors. - Share a timer as a link or a file, and import timers others send you. ON THE BIG SCREEN - Show a running timer on a TV with AirPlay, Chromecast or a wired adapter. - Your phone stays the controller while the big screen stays in step. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES - An Apple Watch companion runs your timers on the wrist with color and haptics. - Pair a Bluetooth heart rate strap to see live BPM, zones and more while you train. - Save finished sessions to Apple Health as workouts. - Back up your timers to your private iCloud. FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME UPGRADE Interval Timer is free and supported by ads. One payment removes ads for good. No sign up, no accounts and no subscriptions. Your timers stay on your device. Part of the STRNTH family of training apps.

About

RoundShift

This interval timer app provides voice coaching for various workout types, allowing you to keep your eyes on your exercise rather than the screen. It offers customizable presets, multiple voice options, and can even display workouts on a larger screen for group sessions. Advanced features like adaptive rest and Apple Health integration are available with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Voice coaching for workouts
  • Customizable interval presets
  • Plain language workout builder
  • Multi-language coach voices
  • Screen-off and face-down operation
  • AirPlay for group sessions
  • Adaptive rest with Apple Watch
Features
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The interval timer you don't have to look at. RoundShift calls out every round — get ready, work, rest, half way, last round — so your eyes stay on the workout, not the screen. BUILT IN SECONDS • Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, strength presets — or design your own • Warm-up, custom intervals, unlimited rounds • Describe a workout in plain words and let RoundShift build it VOICE THAT COACHES • Real coach voices in 10 languages — or calm and hype styles • 89 exercise names spoken aloud in custom workouts • Works with the screen off, phone face down, music playing COACH MODE ON THE BIG SCREEN • AirPlay the countdown to any TV for group sessions and classes • Giant display the whole room can read APPLE WATCH + ADAPTIVE REST (PRO) • Full timer on your wrist with live heart rate • Rest that adapts: end rest early when your heart rate recovers, or extend it when you need more • Workouts logged to Apple Health with the right activity type SEE YOURSELF SHOW UP • Streaks, weekly minutes, and a calendar of every session • Home Screen widgets and quick actions NOT JUST FOR THE GYM • Box breathing and breathwork: 4-4-4-4 in seconds • Stretch and physio holds with spoken changeovers • Focus sprints for study and deep work • Anything that repeats: intervals are intervals RoundShift is free forever for running timers and built-in workouts. RoundShift Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks saved workouts, stats, widgets, and Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Interval Timer by STRNTH4 screens
RoundShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoundShift at none against Interval Timer by STRNTH's shown. RoundShift also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer by STRNTH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RoundShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer by STRNTH ships an update every 3 weeks, RoundShift every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer by STRNTH versus RoundShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer by STRNTHRoundShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB143 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNext Big Leap LtdCarl Law

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer by STRNTH

One-time1
  • Remove ads$9.99
1 purchases

RoundShift

One-time1
  • Intervo Pro (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer by STRNTH free?
Interval Timer by STRNTH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoundShift free?
RoundShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer by STRNTH or RoundShift have ads?
Interval Timer by STRNTH shows ads; RoundShift does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer by STRNTH or RoundShift?
Interval Timer by STRNTH ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoundShift every 2 days. Most recently, Interval Timer by STRNTH was updated on November 10, 2026 and RoundShift on November 10, 2026.

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