Comparison

Rondo 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

Rondo

Features
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Rondo is a focused interval timer for building and running repeatable routines. Create simple work/rest timers in seconds, or build custom sequences with phases, repeat blocks, and sets. Use it for workouts, HIIT, Tabata, EMOM-style sessions, stretching, study blocks, rehearsals, recovery routines, or any activity that needs structured timing. Features: - Quick Setup for fast interval timers - Custom sequences with phases, repeats, and sets - Saved timers for routines you use often - Session history with completed and interrupted runs - Sound, speech, haptic, and local notification alerts - Offline-first design with no account required - Local backup and restore Rondo keeps your timers, settings, and history on your device. No sign-in, no tracking, and no cloud sync required. Privacy policy: https://rondo.anlivio.com/privacy Terms of use: https://rondo.anlivio.com/terms

About

Interval Timer

A precise interval timer for workouts, cooking, and focused tasks. Customize work and rest periods, rounds, and sets with clear alerts and a large display. Works offline without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Work and rest intervals
  • Rounds and sets
  • Automatic progression
  • Large, readable display
  • Distinct sound alerts
  • Offline functionality
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

Rondo4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rondo at none against Interval Timer's 2. Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rondo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rondo ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rondo versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRondoInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton LitmanskyLideraFX

In-app purchases

None

Rondo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

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

Questions

Is Rondo free?
Rondo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rondo or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Rondo nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rondo or Interval Timer?
Rondo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Rondo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 2, 2026.

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