# Interval Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.8 against Interval Timer's 3.9. Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (297 vs 7). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 297 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Interval Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-purehiit/id1198752738/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-and-hiit-workout-stopwatch/id1202436556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-purehiit/id1198752738)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Audio alerts for rounds, Background operation, Apple Watch integration, Workout reminders, Pre-built routines

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great timer functionality
- 👍 Can program intervals (warmup, activity, rest, cool down)
- 👍 Supports many rounds (up to 100)
- 👍 Ability to save workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App became paid unexpectedly
- 💰 Premium required to start timer
- 💡 Round cap limits functionality for high rep activities
- 💡 Needs more than 30 intervals for some routines (e.g., stretching)
- 💡 Lacks a background click feature (e.g., every second)

**Reported bugs**

- Advertisements still present after paying for removal
- App requires premium to start timer (recent change)

**Requested features**

- Remove the cap on rounds
- Add a background click feature (e.g., every second)
- More sound options
- Option for more than one workout
- Add a halfway beep


### 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 297 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

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

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 21, 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.*