# Timer Plus vs Intensity+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Intensity+ at none against Timer Plus's 2. Timer Plus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (60K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Intensity+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 7, 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 83% of Intensity+'s.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Intensity+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Intensity+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-plus/id6467019072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Kedar Gadge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707433342) |

## 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


### Intensity+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-plus/id6467019072)

This app combines a professional interval timer with guided workouts for effective training. It offers home-based routines requiring no equipment, suitable for all fitness levels. Track progress and earn achievements with Apple Watch and Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Professional interval timer, Curated guided workouts, Zero-equipment home workouts, Workouts for all fitness levels, Apple Watch compatibility, Game Center achievements, Customizable basic timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Intensity+ free?

Intensity+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Intensity+?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Intensity+ averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Intensity+ have ads?

Both Timer Plus and Intensity+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Intensity+?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Intensity+ monthly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Intensity+ on June 26, 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.*