# Interval Timer vs Interval Timer MAX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer MAX at none against Interval Timer's 4. Interval Timer MAX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (164 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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. Interval Timer MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interval Timer MAX 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 1, 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 Interval Timer MAX's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Interval Timer MAX every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval Timer MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-max/id6753690002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott DeSapio](https://appshunter.io/developer/403110618) | [ThaiGenius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806032667) |

## 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 MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-max/id6753690002)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts and meditation. It offers a selection of high-quality sounds to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Workout timer, Meditation timer, High-quality sound selection, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer MAX free?

Interval Timer MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Interval Timer MAX is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Interval Timer MAX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Interval Timer nor Interval Timer MAX shows ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Interval Timer MAX every 6 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Interval Timer MAX on September 29, 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.*