Comparison

Pump Timer 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

Pump Timer

Features
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Pump Timer is the gym timer built for bodybuilding. Rest countdown with quick switching between the times you actually use (30″, 45″, 1′, 1′30″, 2′ and more, all customizable), automatic completed-sets counter, sound and vibration alerts in the last 5 seconds with a pulsing animation, a continuous alarm at the end of your rest until you tap the screen, and an always-on display while you train. Simple, instant, ad-free and with zero data collection: everything stays on your iPhone. • Custom rest times from 5 seconds to 60 minutes • Automatic set counter at the end of each rest • Final 5 seconds with sound, vibration and flash • Continuous alarm until you stop it • Screen stays awake during your workout • Available in 8 languages • Apple Watch app included

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

Pump Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pump Timer and Interval Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pump Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Pump Timer ships an update every 5 days, Interval Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pump Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPump TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro TuffanelliLideraFX

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pump Timer

One-time1
  • Pump Timer PRO$2.99
2 purchases

Interval Timer

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

Questions

Is Pump Timer free?
Pump Timer 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 Pump Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Pump Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pump Timer or Interval Timer?
Pump Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Interval Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Pump Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 2, 2026.

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