# Next Up vs Interval Timer X Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Next Up at none against Interval Timer X Workout Timer's shown. Next Up also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 686) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Interval Timer X Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Interval Timer X Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Next Up against 4.8 for Interval Timer X Workout Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 686 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Next Up's written reviews are positive against 94% of Interval Timer X Workout Timer's.

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, Interval Timer X Workout Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up | Interval Timer X Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews) | **[4.8 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-x-workout-timer/id1448144846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 686 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) | [世恬 颜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448144845) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### Interval Timer X Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-x-workout-timer/id1448144846)

This versatile timer helps you structure workouts, manage daily tasks, and achieve fitness goals. Customize routines, track progress with visual cues, and stay motivated with customizable sounds. Ideal for HIIT, Tabata, yoga, and more.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Standalone interval timer/counter, Routine combination feature, Customizable warning sounds, Intuitive interface with dark mode, Background usage support, Workout summary and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer X Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interval timer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Useful for workouts
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Interval set index display issue
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Audio ducking for music playback
- Voice countdown
- Ability to store custom settings automatically
- Vibration option in addition to audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up free?

Next Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Interval Timer X Workout Timer free?

Interval Timer X Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Next Up or Interval Timer X Workout Timer?

Interval Timer X Workout Timer is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Interval Timer X Workout Timer averages 4.8 from 686 ratings.

### Do Next Up or Interval Timer X Workout Timer have ads?

Interval Timer X Workout Timer shows ads; Next Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Up or Interval Timer X Workout Timer?

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and Interval Timer X Workout Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Next Up was updated on September 28, 2026 and Interval Timer X Workout Timer on September 29, 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.*