Interval Timer ++ vs Next Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer ++
This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit workouts. Easily set up work, rest, and repeat intervals, track your progress, and integrate with your health data. Enjoy your workouts with background music and notifications.
- Customizable work/rest/repeat intervals
- Supports iPhone and Apple Watch
- Workout history in calendar view
- Health app integration (HealthKit)
- Background notifications
- Listen to music during workouts
- Premium timers for mixed fitness types
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Award-winning app for your daily workouts! Simple set up, intense workout: *** One touch to set up Workout, Rest, and Repeat. *** Supports both iPhone and Apple Watch *** Colorful design, to give you some eye candy while working hard *** Multiple timers for easy access and training *** Premium timers where different fitness types are mixed *** Background notification, so you can keep working out while browsing other apps, or even when screen is locked *** Listen to your favorite music while working out *** See your workout history in calendar view Health App Integration We integrate with the health app (HealthKit) to read and track your steps data and show them in a beautiful way. Feature details: - Workout duration: 2 seconds to 8 minutes - Rest duration: 0 seconds to 8 minutes - Repeat: 20 times (50 times if purchased Premium Subscription) - Premium timers: mix fitness types, including Planks, Jumping Jack, Push Ups, Sit Ups, High Knees, Side Planks, Butt Kicks, Side Lunges, Lunges, etc. - Multiple timers for quick access - Name your timers - Swipe-to-delete timers - Drag-n-drop to reorder custom timers - 10 seconds count down, so you can get into workout position - Count down sound before next workout starts, for you to recover position - Pause and resume workout at any time - Reset at any time if workout was interrupted - Calendar view: shows your work/rest/repeat sessions - Listen to your favorite music in background, while working out the Interval Timer in foreground - Background music will be tuned down when playing workout sounds - Vibration / Haptic feedbacks between workout and rest - Ability to mute all workout sound Users say good works after usage: "I love the simplicity and ease of use of this app. It is almost exactly what I am looking for." "No frills or gimmicks, this app gives it to you straight, which is how interval timers should work IMO." "An eye-candy for your tough workouts." "Mind-blowing on how easy it is to use." "Simple. Does EXACTLY what you need." Also checkout our awesome demo video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO_z8mN1asU Interval Timer Pro (In App Purchase): - Create unlimited number of timers for easy access - Use our premium timers - Repeat workout for more than 20 times • You can subscribe for Interval Timer Pro inside the app; subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Alternatively a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of current period. • Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. • To manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal: - Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store - Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen - Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID. - Tap Subscriptions. - Tap the subscription you want to manage. - Use the options to manage your subscription. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. We take the security of our customers very seriously. Read our Terms of Service at https://sunnystudio.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/interval-timer-terms-of-us/ and our Privacy Policy at https://sunnystudio.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/interval-timer-privacy-policy/ Attributions: Lock by Maxim Kulikov from the Noun Project Premium by Gregor Cresnar from the Noun Project
Next Up
Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.
- Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds)
- Detailed and full-screen display modes
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- Quick actions for navigation and editing
- Background notifications
- Timer organization with folders
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Customize Your Intervals, Your Way A fully customizable interval timer: Create your intervals. Specify reps, sets, colours and sounds. Tailor it to your purpose and needs. Minimal design and easy to use. Options for rep-based intervals and images. Display options: Choose to run your timer in a detailed view that auto-scrolls through intervals or a full-screen mode for a larger, easily visible display. Both modes support portrait and landscape orientations. Visual details: In detailed view, running intervals and sets are highlighted, providing a clear visual cue. For intervals with multiple reps, the highlighted area indicates the percentage completed. Set optional background colours on intervals for a visual cue. Light and dark mode versions are available and will adapt to your preferences set on your device. Quick actions: Set an interim interval that will automatically be added between intervals. Optionally, end your timer with the interim interval. Skip or backtrack through intervals using intuitive arrow buttons. Swipe actions allow for easy deletion and duplication of intervals and sets. --- Interval Timer features: • Interval timers: Create timers with unlimited intervals. • Description, Length, and Reps: Set the details of each interval, customizing it to your precise requirements. • Interim Intervals: Quickly set up timers by adding interim intervals that run between each interval. • Interval Sets: Group intervals into sets and specify the desired number of set reps. • Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with background colors. • Time Display: View countdown of each interval and total remaining time, with an option to display total elapsed time. • Progress and Highlighting: View progress with highlighted current intervals and reps completed. • Start from Any Interval: Choose which interval to start the timer from, providing maximum control. • User-friendly Actions: Effortlessly manage intervals with swipe actions for deletion and duplication. Duplicate button allows for easy copying of intervals, sets, and timers. Arrow buttons enable smooth navigation between intervals. • Background Notifications: Run timers in the background and receive alerts for interval changes and timer completion. • Organize with Folders: Create folders to organize and easily access your timers. • Orientation and Display: Enjoy portrait and landscape orientations, and full-screen mode for a larger timer display. • Light and Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light and dark mode to suit your preference. Upgrade features include: • Unlimited timers: Create as many timers as you like. • Sound Options: Enable countdown beeps, set interval/timer sounds, and/or enable text to speech. • Rep-based Intervals: Option to create intervals based on reps instead of time to offer maximum flexibility. • More Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with images/photos and sounds. • Edit received timers: Flexibility to modify all timers. Subscription - syncing and sharing timers: • Sync and Share: Sync timers across devices and choose to share timers and folders with other users. Sharing via email includes a direct download link and instructions. --- Privacy Policy: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Next Up at none against Interval Timer ++'s shown. Interval Timer ++'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Interval Timer ++ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months and Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Interval Timer ++ against 4.7 for Next Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer ++ has 15K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Interval Timer ++'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Up's.
Interval Timer ++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Up every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Interval Timer ++ | Next Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | 4.7 (2.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews — better | 76.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunny Studio | Alysha Kwok |
Customer experience
Interval Timer ++
Next Up
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer ++
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timers not working correctly after app updates
- Custom timers not saving or syncing across devices
- Unexpected pausing or stopping of timers during use
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to adjust rest time for individual exercises
- Countdown beeps or voice cues during intervals
- Integration with Apple Watch and other fitness devices
Next Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer ++
- Interval Timer Pro7 Days trial$0.992 Months
- Interval Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Interval Timer Pro$1.997 Days
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- Interval Timer Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Interval Timer Pro for a Year7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium Timer for One Week$2.99
- Premium Timer for One Year$7.99
- Premium Timer for Entire Life$8.99
Next Up
- Syncing and Sharing$3.991 Month
- Upgrade$2.99
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