# Timer Plus vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against Timer Plus's shown. Interval Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Interval Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-core/id1562215374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Yating Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526204219) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-core/id1562215374)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT and Tabata. It features a minimalist design, audio guidance, rep counting, and workout history tracking. You can use your favorite music apps while training.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers and presets, Audio guidance and beep sounds, Rep counting functionality, Workout history and calendar view, Minimalist and glanceable design, Music app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

Timer Plus 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, Timer Plus or Interval Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Timer Plus shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer on June 5, 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.*