# i vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against i's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). i's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

i holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of i's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

i ships an update every 9 days, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-timer-interval-timer-app/id1441245127/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-timer-interval-timer-app/id1441245127)

This interval timer app allows for customizable repeat and interval settings. It includes features to measure elapsed time after stopping, mute functionality, and a skip option to advance timers.

**Highlights:** Repeat timer function, Interval time settings, Elapsed time measurement, Mute function, Skip timer function

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full_version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or Exercise Timer?

i is rated higher. i averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do i or Exercise Timer have ads?

i shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or Exercise Timer?

i ships an update every 9 days, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, i was updated on August 20, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 25, 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.*