# Timer Plus vs Interval Timer Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer Plus at none against Timer Plus's shown. Timer Plus's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (60K vs 6.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer Plus against 4.9 for Interval Timer Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 95% of Interval Timer Plus's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Interval Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 6.2K |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Su-Au Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554256833) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Interval Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831)

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Named intervals with voice readout, Individual colors and sounds, Count time or repetitions, Unlimited presets, Works in background, Full screen color coding

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
- 👍 Easy to configure and edit
- 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
- 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
- 💡 Desire for more color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch integration
- Ability to delete saved workouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Interval Timer Plus free?

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

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

Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 from 6.2K ratings.

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

Timer Plus shows ads; Interval Timer Plus does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 9, 2026 and Interval Timer Plus on October 8, 2026.

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