Comparison

GymTimer vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

GymTimer

Create and follow custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Track progress, set goals, and earn rewards. Personalize your timer and sync data across devices with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Full-screen clear timer display
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Daily workout goals and streaks
  • Workout favorites and reminders
  • Cloud sync with Crystal ID
Features
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Build custom HIIT, Tabata and circuit workouts with a clear interval timer made for training. Control work, rest, exercises, rounds and recovery so every session stays on track. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Set work and rest times, choose exercises and rounds, and add recovery time between rounds. Save favorite setups so your next session is ready in seconds. CREATE A ROUTINE Schedule favorite workouts for the days and times that suit you. Smart reminders help you stay consistent. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, active days, streaks, trophies, and awards. Set a daily activity goal and see how each session moves you forward. MAKE IT YOURS Choose themes, timer styles, sounds, week settings, and avatars. Optional cloud sync keeps supported data available across your devices. Some features require a Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/privacy

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Simple, precise interval timer for workouts, cooking, and focused work. Build any sequence of work and rest periods. Big display, clear alerts, works offline. WHAT IT DOES • Work and rest intervals, rounds and sets • Automatic progression through every round • Large, readable display you can see across the room • Distinct sounds for work and rest, so you never have to look • Screen stays awake while the timer runs • Works completely offline — no account, no sign-up FREE VS PRO Free includes one saved timer, with every feature. Pro unlocks unlimited saved timers. Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, both with a 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. PRIVACY No account required. No personal data collected. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foundryappsglobal.github.io/legal/interval-timer/privacy.html

Screenshots

GymTimer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against GymTimer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, Interval Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymTimer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrystal Interactive Entertainment LLCLideraFX

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GymTimer free?
GymTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymTimer or Interval Timer have ads?
GymTimer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, GymTimer or Interval Timer?
GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, and Interval Timer every 3 days. Most recently, GymTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 1, 2026.

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