# Interval Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 92% against Interval Timer's 33%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (164 vs 7). Interval Timer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 164 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Interval Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-and-hiit-workout-stopwatch/id1202436556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott DeSapio](https://appshunter.io/developer/403110618) | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382)

Create custom interval timers for workouts, focus sessions, or meditation. Get audio, visual, and haptic cues to stay on track without watching the clock. Track performance and share timers with others.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, rest, Audio, visual, and haptic alerts, 14 ready-made presets, Performance tracking and lap recording, Timer sharing, Apple Watch sync

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeepWatch PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BeepWatch PRO Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| BeepWatch 2 PRO | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeepWatch PRO Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for workouts
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Helpful for interval training
- 👍 Useful for various activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with beeping/vibrating
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Some features not very intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock Pro feature not working for some users
- Timers getting deleted unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/load custom timer settings
- Option to set countdown before timer starts
- Integration with wearable devices


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-and-hiit-workout-stopwatch/id1202436556)

This advanced workout timer app features a clear, customizable layout perfect for timing various training styles like Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit Training. It offers text-to-speech interval announcements and background operation, ensuring seamless use during workouts.

**Highlights:** Tabata, HIIT, Circuit & Compound timer types, Text to speech interval announcements, Customizable colors, Background operation, Lockable display, Vibrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval 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.

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

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Interval Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 4, 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.*