Comparison

Next Up vs Intervals

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

Head to head
About

Next Up

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
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Customize Your Intervals, Your Way A fully customizable interval timer: Create your intervals. Specify reps, sets, colours and sounds. Tailor it to your purpose and needs. Minimal design and easy to use. Options for rep-based intervals and images. Display options: Choose to run your timer in a detailed view that auto-scrolls through intervals or a full-screen mode for a larger, easily visible display. Both modes support portrait and landscape orientations. Visual details: In detailed view, running intervals and sets are highlighted, providing a clear visual cue. For intervals with multiple reps, the highlighted area indicates the percentage completed. Set optional background colours on intervals for a visual cue. Light and dark mode versions are available and will adapt to your preferences set on your device. Quick actions: Set an interim interval that will automatically be added between intervals. Optionally, end your timer with the interim interval. Skip or backtrack through intervals using intuitive arrow buttons. Swipe actions allow for easy deletion and duplication of intervals and sets. --- Interval Timer features: • Interval timers: Create timers with unlimited intervals. • Description, Length, and Reps: Set the details of each interval, customizing it to your precise requirements. • Interim Intervals: Quickly set up timers by adding interim intervals that run between each interval. • Interval Sets: Group intervals into sets and specify the desired number of set reps. • Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with background colors. • Time Display: View countdown of each interval and total remaining time, with an option to display total elapsed time. • Progress and Highlighting: View progress with highlighted current intervals and reps completed. • Start from Any Interval: Choose which interval to start the timer from, providing maximum control. • User-friendly Actions: Effortlessly manage intervals with swipe actions for deletion and duplication. Duplicate button allows for easy copying of intervals, sets, and timers. Arrow buttons enable smooth navigation between intervals. • Background Notifications: Run timers in the background and receive alerts for interval changes and timer completion. • Organize with Folders: Create folders to organize and easily access your timers. • Orientation and Display: Enjoy portrait and landscape orientations, and full-screen mode for a larger timer display. • Light and Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light and dark mode to suit your preference. Upgrade features include: • Unlimited timers: Create as many timers as you like. • Sound Options: Enable countdown beeps, set interval/timer sounds, and/or enable text to speech. • Rep-based Intervals: Option to create intervals based on reps instead of time to offer maximum flexibility. • More Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with images/photos and sounds. • Edit received timers: Flexibility to modify all timers. Subscription - syncing and sharing timers: • Sync and Share: Sync timers across devices and choose to share timers and folders with other users. Sharing via email includes a direct download link and instructions. --- Privacy Policy: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-terms-of-use

About

Intervals

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training, Tabata, and circuit workouts. It offers voice guidance, workout history tracking, and multiple sound alerts to enhance your fitness routine. Designed for all fitness levels and workout styles, it helps you stay focused and achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout and rest intervals
  • Workout history and calendar view
  • Voice guidance for workouts
  • Multiple sound alerts
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Supports various workout styles
Features
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Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT - Your Ultimate Workout Companion Take control of your high-intensity training with Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT, the most versatile and user-friendly timer app designed for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and more. Whether you're a fitness beginner or a seasoned athlete, this app is your go-to tool for efficient, effective, and engaging workouts. Key Features: - Customizable Intervals – Easily set up workout and rest times, rounds, and cycles to match your training style. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, and other interval-based workouts. - Workout History & Calendar View – Save your workout records and track progress over time. Check your completed sessions in the calendar page for easy review. - Voice Guidance – Stay focused with clear voice prompts that guide you through each phase of your workout—no need to check your screen! - Multiple Sound Alerts – Choose from a variety of sounds to signal the start and end of intervals, keeping your sessions dynamic and motivating. - Simple & Intuitive Design – A clean, easy-to-use interface lets you set up and start your workouts in seconds. Why Choose Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT? - For Everyone – Whether you're doing bodyweight exercises, weightlifting, cardio, or yoga, this app fits all workout styles. - Track Your Progress – Save workout logs and review past sessions in the calendar view to stay motivated and monitor improvements. - No Distractions – Focus on your training with a minimalist design and no unnecessary clutter. - Work Anywhere – Perfect for home workouts, gym sessions, or outdoor training. Download Now and Transform Your Workouts! Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT helps you stay on track, push your limits, and achieve your goals—with smart tracking and progress insights. Get started today and make every second of your workout count! Privacy Policy https://mozisoftware.blogspot.com/2025/02/privacy-policy-interval-timer.html Terms of Use: https://mozisoftware.blogspot.com/2025/02/terms-of-use-interval-timer_25.html

Screenshots

Next Up4 screens
Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Next Up at none against Intervals's shown. Next Up also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Intervals sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, Intervals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Next Up versus Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext UpIntervals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlysha KwokMozi SW Info

Customer experience

Next Up

All ratings2,831 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.3%

Intervals

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Next Up

Subscriptions1
  • Syncing and Sharing$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

Intervals

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime limited time offer$9.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$12.99

Questions

Is Next Up free?
Next Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Up or Intervals?
Next Up is rated higher. Next Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Intervals averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Next Up or Intervals have ads?
Intervals shows ads; Next Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Next Up or Intervals?
Next Up ships an update every 5 weeks, and Intervals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Next Up was updated on September 24, 2026 and Intervals on September 17, 2026.

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