Anka vs Between
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anka
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Anka is a professional interval and boxing timer built for high-intensity training. It delivers second-perfect timing for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and boxing rounds, so you can focus on the work instead of your phone — guided by voice cues and vibration. WORKOUT TYPES • HIIT — Set work and rest periods exactly how you want them • Tabata — The classic 20 seconds work / 10 seconds rest protocol • EMOM — Every Minute on the Minute • Boxing — Ring timing with adjustable round and break lengths READY-MADE TEMPLATES Start with one tap. Tabata Classic, Classic HIIT, EMOM 10 and Boxing Round are included. Search templates by name or category and turn any of them into your own editable workout instantly. BUILD YOUR OWN WORKOUT Control every detail with the visual workout builder: • Work and rest durations • Round and set counts • Rest between sets • Optional warm-up and cool-down phases A live structure preview and total duration let you see the whole session before you save it. VOICE AND VIBRATION FEEDBACK • Voice guidance — Hear every phase change in English or Turkish (Warm-up, Work, Rest, Set Break, Cool-down) • Countdown beeps — Never miss the final seconds • Vibration — Feel phase changes and the finish • Start and pause feedback — Hear and feel every button press Keep your eyes off the screen and your head in the workout. RUNS IN THE BACKGROUND The timer keeps running while your screen is locked and plays cues over your own music. Even if you leave the app, every phase change and the finish reach you as a notification. There is also a keep-screen-on option for the whole session. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Current streak and record streak • Weekly training chart with minutes per day • Recent workout history: duration, estimated calories and time of day All of your data stays local on your device — no account required. FEATURES • Four workout types: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, Boxing • Unlimited custom workouts you can create and edit • Ready-made interval templates with search • Voice guidance, countdown beeps and vibration • Background operation with notifications while locked • Keep-screen-on option • Streaks, weekly stats and workout history • English and Turkish language support • No account needed, data stays on device • Clean, distraction-free dark theme Make every second count with Anka. CrossFit, boxing or HIIT at home — the interval timer your training deserves.
Between
Easily time your workouts with automatic rest tracking for sets or customizable interval timers. Features include lock screen integration, Apple Watch support, and hands-free Siri commands. Train with friends using shared logging or phone linking.
- Automatic rest timer after logging sets
- Customizable interval timers (work/rest/rounds)
- Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
- Apple Watch Smart Stack support
- Shared logging for multiple lifters
- Phone linking for synchronized workouts
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
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Between is the easiest way to time your workout. Log a set and keep track of your rest time automatically. Prefer intervals? Pick your work and rest times, then let the rounds run. No setup, no account, no learning curve. LIFTING, ONE TAP AT A TIME • Tap log set when you rack the weight. Your rest timer countdown starts, with your set count right underneath. • Choose a rest length with one tap: 45, 60, 90, or 120 seconds or create custom lengths that match best for your workouts. • A chime plays when it's time to lift again. It plays over your music instead of pausing it. • When your rest runs out, the clock starts counting your set from 0:00, so you always know where you are. • One calm screen that stays put as you log. Nothing to dig through mid-workout. INTERVALS THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Set your work time, rest time, and number of rounds, then press start. • Everything runs on one ring: work, rest, round after round, from Tabata-style 20/10 to longer circuits of up to 50 rounds. • A chime and a gentle tap mark every change, even with your phone locked, so you never need to look down. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN AND WRIST • The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with logging your set just one tap away. No need to unlock. • Your rest shows in the Apple Watch Smart Stack, so you can log the next set right from your wrist. In vibration mode, the watch buzzes 10 seconds before your rest ends and again at zero. No watch app to open. STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY • The rest counter keeps you on track, even when your phone is locked or you switch apps. • Sound, haptics only, or silent: whatever suits your gym. • No account, no sign-up. Open it and go. TRAIN TOGETHER • Sharing equipment? Log up to four lifters on one phone. Between keeps everyone's count and shows whose rest is running. • Training side by side? Link phones with friends doing the same sets. Anyone's Log set starts the same rest on every phone. Phones connect directly, the way AirDrop does, so it works in a basement gym with no Wi-Fi or signal. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI Say "Log a set in Between," "Check my rest in Between," or "Rest 2 minutes in Between." Every answer is spoken, so your phone can stay in your pocket with AirPods in. The same actions work in Shortcuts, Spotlight, and on the Action Button. MAKE IT YOURS Four themes to match your mood: Night, Day, Navy, and Moss. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anka at none against Between's 2. Anka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Between sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Anka asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anka | Between |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kadir BARC IN | Anthony Frigo |
In-app purchases
Anka
No in-app purchases
Between
- Between Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Between Plus Lifetime$19.99









