# Interval Timer vs Haptic Workout Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haptic Workout Timer at none against Interval Timer's 4. Haptic Workout Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Haptic Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Haptic Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 164 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Haptic Workout Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Haptic Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Haptic Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-workout-timer/id1571619749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott DeSapio](https://appshunter.io/developer/403110618) | [Sergio Alejandro Torres Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180225437) |

## 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


### Haptic Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-workout-timer/id1571619749)

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable rounds and timed training and rest periods. It provides haptic feedback for the final seconds of each segment, ensuring you stay on track. All workout data is automatically logged to your Health app for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout rounds, Timed training and rest periods, Haptic notifications, Last 5-second alerts, Health app integration, Workout progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Haptic Workout Timer free?

Haptic Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Haptic Workout Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Haptic Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Interval Timer nor Haptic Workout Timer shows ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Haptic Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Haptic Workout Timer on October 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.*