Comparison

Interval Timer vs Interval Timer+++

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

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
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Set your work and rest intervals, press start, and focus on your workout. PureHIIT is a simple timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits, and boxing rounds. • Adjust work, rest, and round settings to suit your session. • Follow sound cues as you move from one phase to the next. • Keep listening to your music while you train. • Use the timer in the background or in landscape mode. • Start with a prebuilt routine or save your own. • Set workout reminders to help you keep a routine. Getting started is simple: choose a routine or set your intervals, check the number of rounds, and press start. Clear phase colors help you see when to work and when to rest. Free to download, with optional in-app purchases. Apple Watch features require Premium. On Apple Watch, the app integrates with Health to record heart rate and energy used. Make time for your next workout with PureHIIT. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Interval Timer+++

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It allows users to create custom routines, access pre-made workouts, and offers clear voice announcements. Designed for both home and gym use, it's suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and circuit training
  • Support for Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP formats
  • Pre-made workout library
  • Voice announcements and countdowns
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Save and reuse custom workouts
Features
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Advanced HIIT Timer: Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP & Custom Workouts The ultimate no-nonsense workout timer for serious training. Perfect for Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, HIIT, intervals, circuits, and bodyweight sessions at home or in the gym. Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for advanced athletes. WHY CHOOSE THIS TIMER • Mix Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, and interval rounds in one workout • Build unlimited custom workouts in seconds • 40+ proven ready to use workouts included (beginner → advanced) • Crystal-clear voice announcements + 3-2-1 countdowns • Large, high-contrast timer — visible across the room • Save and reuse your favorite sessions forever • Works flawlessly with bluetooth speakers • Zero bloat. Zero ads. Just your workout. Whether you're crushing at-home HIIT, CrossFit WODs, running, cycling, or yoga flows — this is the timer that finally keeps up with you. Download now and train smarter. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apptelligentapps.wixsite.com/apptelligent/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Interval Timer+++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer+++ at none against Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer+++ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Interval Timer+++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval 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 296 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Interval Timer+++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer+++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Interval Timer+++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerInterval Timer+++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos PavelApptelligent

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings296 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

Interval Timer+++

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Premium featuresFree
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Custom sounds$1.99
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  • Premium features$4.99
  • Premium features$9.99
  • Premium features$14.99
4 purchases

Interval Timer+++

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

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 296 ratings, while Interval Timer+++ averages 5.0 from 3 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 12, 2026 and Interval Timer+++ on September 25, 2026.

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