# Interval Timer vs Burnd

The clearest difference is rating: Burnd at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. Burnd also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (534 vs 1) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Burnd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Burnd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 534 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Burnd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Burnd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Burnd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnd-hiit-trainer-and-timer/id1515030728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **21.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roma Sosnovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/956283664) | [Philipp Jahoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/951309215) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665)

Organize your running and high-intensity interval training sessions with ease. Quickly set up custom time intervals for running, walking, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Receive voice and vibration notifications for interval changes, and enjoy background music playback.

**Highlights:** Intuitive design, Customizable time intervals, Warm-up and cool-down timers, Voice and vibration notifications, Background music support, Foreground/background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Run Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Interval Run Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Great for getting back into running

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio prompts when screen is locked
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔇 Voice prompts not loud enough

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets or freezes during workout
- Prompts not working when phone is locked or in pocket
- Unexpected interval changes or duration changes
- Compatibility issues with music playback

**Requested features**

- Option to pause/resume timer
- Larger time remaining display
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to play audio prompts even with screen off
- More interval options (run/walk/jog)


### Burnd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnd-hiit-trainer-and-timer/id1515030728)

This app simplifies High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with customizable workout configurations and a clean interface. It offers audio guidance, workout history, and the ability to save favorite routines for easy access.

**Highlights:** Quick start workouts, Customizable exercise and rest durations, Voice coach for audio guidance, Pause and resume functionality, Workout history and overview, Save favorite workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Special Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Burnd free?

Burnd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Burnd?

Burnd is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Burnd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Burnd have ads?

Neither Interval Timer nor Burnd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Burnd?

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Burnd every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 1, 2026 and Burnd on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*