# Timer Plus vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timer Plus at ad-supported against Interval Timer's subscription. Timer Plus also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (60K vs 3.5K). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 3.5K, 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 67% of Interval Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 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)** | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) |

## 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/id1610398390)

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval settings, Voice assistant with text-to-speech, Music ducking for audio integration, Save custom workouts, Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals: membership | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals: membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $34.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Versatile and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Seamless music integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Forced free trial
- 🐛 Timing issues with intervals

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing
- App crashes and freezes
- Timing issues with intervals

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Additional audio cues and prompts
- Improved workout tracking and history


## 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?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.7 from 3.5K 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 4 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 23, 2026.

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