# Timer Plus vs IntervalBeats

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IntervalBeats at none against Timer Plus's 4. IntervalBeats also leads on ads (none vs shown). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IntervalBeats asks for nothing beyond the download.

IntervalBeats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 61K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, IntervalBeats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | IntervalBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervalbeats-timer-and-music/id6761345549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Iouri Zinoviev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889024805) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

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

This interval training app is designed for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, circuit, and Tabata. It offers customizable timers with round and cycle displays, background operation, and voice guidance. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for seamless workout tracking.

**Highlights:** Interval training timer, Customizable rounds and cycles, Background operation, Voice guidance, Save unlimited timers, Apple Watch app integration, Apple Health Kit integration

**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


### IntervalBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervalbeats-timer-and-music/id6761345549)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, focus sessions, and sleep. It integrates with Apple Music for seamless playlist transitions and also supports other audio apps.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Ready-to-use templates, Timer Sets, Sleep Timer, Background timer, Visual cycle progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is IntervalBeats free?

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

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

IntervalBeats is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while IntervalBeats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or IntervalBeats have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; IntervalBeats does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, and IntervalBeats every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on November 7, 2026 and IntervalBeats on November 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.*