Comparison

Pocket Timer. vs Ritmo

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Timer.

This interval timer app assists with various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and MMA. It allows for custom timers with specific durations, sounds, and vibrations, supporting background operation and multiple tasks.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Background operation support
  • Large, clear time display
  • Passcode and Touch ID protection
  • iCloud and Dropbox backup
  • Fifteen default workout templates
Features
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Pocket Timer is a smart and simple app to help finishing interval activities. When you are doing interval trainings such as running, boxing, yoga, MMA, HIIT, cycling, stretching, tabata and 7- Minutes workout etc, Pocket Timer will assist you finishing them without worrying about time, all you need to do is starting the relevant timer, then you can exercise or rest based the interval schedule. Key Features: ⁃ Custom timers including activity name, duration, interval or rest time, background color and alert sound for each activity, and vibrate or not. ⁃ Large and clear time and task display. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ Support multiple tasks running, such as running with music or video play. ⁃ Slide to edit time easily. ⁃ Creates unlimited reminders. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Supports Touch ID as passcode. ⁃ iCloud backup and restore. ⁃ Dropbox backup and restore. ⁃ Supports iPhone and iPad version. ⁃ Fifteen default templates: HIIT Tabata Boxing MMA WOD Yoga Jogging Dumbbell Pushups Situps Pullups Squats Rope Skipping Reading plan Lesson Plan If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.

About

Ritmo

Features
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Ritmo is your pocket dance partner. Build routines from a library of real salsa or bachata moves, set them to your own tempo, and practice anywhere - no studio, no partner, no mirror required. Whether you're drilling a combo before social night or finally locking in that cross body lead, Ritmo calls out each move in sequence so you can keep your eyes up and your feet moving.

Screenshots

Pocket Timer.4 screens
Ritmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ritmo at none against Pocket Timer.'s 2. Ritmo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Pocket Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price 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. Pocket Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Ritmo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, Ritmo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Timer. versus Ritmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Timer.Ritmo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDCoconut Donkey LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Timer.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$1.996 Months
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99
None

Ritmo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Timer. free?
Pocket Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ritmo free?
Ritmo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Timer. or Ritmo have ads?
Pocket Timer. shows ads; Ritmo does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Timer. or Ritmo?
Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, and Ritmo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Timer. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ritmo on September 29, 2026.

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