# Total Interval Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Total Interval Timer's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). Total Interval Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Total Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Total Interval Timer ships an update every 37 months, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Interval Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-interval-timer/id1030216929/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huy Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030216928) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-interval-timer/id1030216929)

This app provides customizable interval timers for various workout types like HIIT and Tabata. It allows users to create their own interval sequences, play music during workouts, and track exercise history. The app supports all iOS devices and continues to run with the screen locked.

**Highlights:** HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training templates, Custom interval creation, Background operation with screen locked, Music playback integration, Workout tracking and history, Multiple display orientations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total Interval Timer or Exercise Timer?

Total Interval Timer is rated higher. Total Interval Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Total Interval Timer or Exercise Timer have ads?

Total Interval Timer shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total Interval Timer or Exercise Timer?

Total Interval Timer ships an update every 37 months, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Total Interval Timer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 30, 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.*