Comparison

PeakInterval vs RunWalkTimer

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

Head to head
About

PeakInterval

Features
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PeakInterval is a clean, focused interval timer for every kind of training — from gentle Japanese walking to all-out HIIT. Set it, start it, and just move. Clear audio, spoken zone names and haptic cues keep you on pace so you never have to look at your screen. WORKOUTS FOR EVERY GOAL - Japanese Walking — alternate brisk and easy paces (beginner, classic and advanced) - Classic HIIT — 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off - Tabata — the original 20/10 protocol - Run/Walk and Sprint Intervals - Focus 25/5 — for deep-work blocks, not just workouts - Mobility Flow — an easy moving stretch BUILD YOUR OWN Use Quick Build to generate a repeating work/rest pattern in seconds — set your work and rest zones, rounds, and optional warm-up and cool-down. Or fine-tune every interval by hand. Your custom timers are saved under My Timers, ready whenever you are. CUES THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Every zone gets its own distinct sound — rising tones for effort, falling tones for recovery, ticks for the final three seconds, and a fanfare when you finish. Zone names can be spoken aloud, and haptics buzz on every change. It all plays over your own music and respects the toggles in Settings. LIVE ACTIVITY + DYNAMIC ISLAND When a workout starts, a live banner appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — showing the current zone, a self-updating countdown, your progress and what's next. No need to unlock your phone mid-set. APPLE WATCH APP Start, pause, skip and stop workouts right from your wrist, with haptic cues on every zone. Browse the same built-in workouts and your custom timers, synced from your phone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See lifetime stats — total workouts, minutes trained and your current day streak — plus a log of every finished session. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no data collection, no ads. Requires iOS 17 or later. Apple Watch app requires watchOS 10 or later.

About

RunWalkTimer

Features
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RunWalkTimer helps you stick to run/walk intervals on race day—on iPhone or Apple Watch. Set your plan (for example 3:00 run / 0:30 walk), tap Start, and follow a large countdown that clearly shows Run or Walk. At every change you can get haptics, audio, or spoken “Run” / “Walk” prompts—so you stay on pace without staring at the screen. Race your way • Full timer on iPhone — Start, Skip, and Stop with a big, glanceable countdown • Full timer on Apple Watch — built for the wrist, including Always On • Phone and Watch sessions run independently — use whichever device fits the workout • Watch works standalone — leave the phone behind if you want Stay on plan • Always starts on Run, then alternates with Walk • Strong haptics for noisy races • Optional audio (respects Silent Mode) • Optional spoken prompts: hear “Run” or “Walk” at each transition • Skip to the next interval or end the workout anytime (with confirmation) Set it up in seconds • Ready-made presets (including 3:00/0:30, 2:00/0:30, 1:30/0:30, 1:00/0:30) • Custom Run and Walk times • Manage presets on iPhone and sync settings to Apple Watch • Edit intervals on Watch with the Digital Crown when you’re idle Built for real races • Color-coded Run (green) and Walk (orange) • HealthKit indoor running workout support so timing stays reliable • Apple Watch complication for one-tap access Simple. Focused. No subscriptions—just a clear run/walk timer when you need it.

Screenshots

PeakInterval4 screens
RunWalkTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PeakInterval at Free against RunWalkTimer's $3.99. RunWalkTimer's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked). On ads, 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

PeakInterval is free to download; RunWalkTimer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
PeakInterval versus RunWalkTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeakIntervalRunWalkTimer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank—#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOANA RINALDILandWare, LLC

In-app purchases

None

PeakInterval

No in-app purchases

None

RunWalkTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeakInterval free?
PeakInterval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunWalkTimer free?
RunWalkTimer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeakInterval or RunWalkTimer have ads?
Neither PeakInterval nor RunWalkTimer shows ads.

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