# Next Up vs Better Workout

The clearest difference is update cadence: Better Workout at every 6 days against Next Up's every 5 weeks. Better Workout also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Next Up's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 25) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads 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 Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for Next Up against 4.7 for Better Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Next Up's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Workout's.

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up | Better Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews) | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) | [Martin Lasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371665659) |

## 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 |


### Better Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452)

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs, Guided exercise sets with sound indicators, Create custom time or rep-based workouts, Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency), Achievement system for hitting goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Better Workout Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up free?

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

### Is Better Workout free?

Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Next Up or Better Workout?

Better Workout is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Next Up or Better Workout have ads?

Neither Next Up nor Better Workout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Up or Better Workout?

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, Next Up was updated on October 9, 2026 and Better Workout on October 1, 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.*