Comparison

Interval Timer ++ vs Haptic Workout Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Haptic Workout Timer

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable rounds and timed training and rest periods. It provides haptic feedback for the final seconds of each segment, ensuring you stay on track. All workout data is automatically logged to your Health app for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout rounds
  • Timed training and rest periods
  • Haptic notifications
  • Last 5-second alerts
  • Health app integration
  • Workout progress tracking
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Haptic Workout creates a workout session and allow you to set how many rounds and training and resting time. It will give a haptic notification to let you know when you are in the last 5 seconds of your training or resting period. All workouts will be saved in the Health app so that you can follow the progress made in every workout session. We will listen to your feedback to improve Haptic Workout Timer and add new features.

Screenshots

Interval Timer ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haptic Workout Timer at none against Interval Timer ++'s 8. Haptic Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Interval Timer ++'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer ++ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Haptic Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Haptic Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer ++ has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Interval Timer ++'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Haptic Workout Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Haptic Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer ++ versus Haptic Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ++Haptic Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunny StudioSergio Alejandro Torres Martinez

Customer experience

Interval Timer ++

All ratings14,778 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews536 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.6%

Haptic Workout Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Haptic Workout Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Interval Timer ++

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time3
  • Premium Timer for One Week$2.99
  • Premium Timer for One Year$7.99
  • Premium Timer for Entire Life$8.99
None

Haptic Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer ++ free?
Interval Timer ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haptic Workout Timer free?
Haptic Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer ++ or Haptic Workout Timer?
Haptic Workout Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer ++ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Haptic Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Interval Timer ++ or Haptic Workout Timer have ads?
Interval Timer ++ shows ads; Haptic Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer ++ or Haptic Workout Timer?
Interval Timer ++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Haptic Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Interval Timer ++ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Haptic Workout Timer on June 1, 2026.

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