# Next Up vs i.Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Next Up at none against i.Timer's shown. Next Up also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). i.Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). On price, rating, 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 i.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 4.7 for i.Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 31, 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 93% of i.Timer's.

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, i.Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up | i.Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews)** | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimer-hiit-and-tabata/id6504049425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) | [Gregor Paw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750764605) |

## 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 |


### i.Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimer-hiit-and-tabata/id6504049425)

This app provides a modern interval timer for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and workouts. It supports background music playback and offers customizable sounds for transitions. The app features a clean interface with light and dark modes, making training more engaging.

**Highlights:** Interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, Background mode for music playback, Customizable interval sounds, Preconfigured timers, Light and dark modes, Last activity displayed on home screen

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up free?

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

### Is i.Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Up or i.Timer?

Next Up is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while i.Timer averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Next Up or i.Timer have ads?

i.Timer shows ads; Next Up does not.

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

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and i.Timer weekly. Most recently, Next Up was updated on October 22, 2026 and i.Timer on October 9, 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.*