# Next Up vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Up at 76% against Interval Timer's 10%. Next Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 402, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Next Up's written reviews are positive against 10% of Interval Timer's.

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, Interval Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews)** | [4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1544590693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 402 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 10.0% 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 | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) | [Jyoti Virani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354431469) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1544590693)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. Easily set up preparation, work, and rest periods, then save and share your custom workouts. Track your progress with detailed statistics and history.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, HIIT and Tabata timer, Workout planning, Save and share workouts, Workout statistics, Workout history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

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

Next Up is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.5 from 402 ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; Next Up does not.

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

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and Interval Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Next Up was updated on September 28, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 21, 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.*