Comparison

Interval Timer for Tasks vs Progress Timer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer for Tasks

Configure custom interval timers for focused work, study, or routines. Set multiple intervals with unique sounds and durations. Receive notifications even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Configure multiple intervals per timer
  • Save and run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Customizable interval names, sounds, and colors
  • Start and finish delays
  • Background notifications
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
Features
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Build a timer that walks through your routine, one named step at a time. Interval Timer for Tasks lets you chain intervals into a single timer. Give each interval its own name, duration, sound and colour, and the app calls out every step as it passes. Watch the progress ring wind down, or close the app and let a notification tell you when the current interval has ended. Save as many timers as you like, and run more than one at the same time. Add a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up. LOCK SCREEN ALARMS Turn on Lock Screen Alarm for a timer and each interval rings like a system alarm, so it still reaches you when the screen is off. Requires iOS 26.1 or later. GREAT FOR - studying and focused work - the pomodoro technique - ADHD focus and timed work blocks - taking regular breaks during the day - stretching and mobility routines - breathing exercises - multi step routines and processes - cooking and recipes FEATURES - chain multiple named intervals into one timer - run several saved timers at the same time - Lock Screen Alarms on iOS 26.1 and later - a standalone Apple Watch app - Siri and Shortcuts support - local notifications while the app is in the background - a large choice of alert sounds, one per interval - a colour and a name for every interval - start delay to get ready, finish delay to wrap up - name and save your timers for next time Interval Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Progress Timer

This app helps you manage timed tasks with visual progress bars and countdowns. You can set custom titles and durations, and repeat timer groups. It continues counting in the background and notifies you even when the screen is locked.

Highlights
  • Visual progress bars
  • Customizable timer titles
  • Repeatable timer groups
  • Background operation
  • Sound notifications
  • Save and recall timer lists
Features
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This is a timer to see all progress at a glance. You can give each timer a title of your choice, set the time, and sort it freely. When the timer starts, each bar will animate in order from the top, along with the countdown display. It notifies by sound from 3 seconds before the countdown ends. Repeat playback of the timer group is also possible. If you save the group you created in the list, you can call it immediately at any time. It counts even in the background and notifies you properly even when locked. Use it to create workout menus, manage the cooking process, and manage various other schedules.

Screenshots

Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens
Progress Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progress Timer at none against Interval Timer for Tasks's 3. Progress Timer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.0). Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Interval Timer for Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Progress Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Interval Timer for Tasks against 4.1 for Progress Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer for Tasks has 95 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Interval Timer for Tasks's written reviews are positive against 75% of Progress Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, Progress Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer for Tasks versus Progress Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for TasksProgress Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeYosuke Arasawa

Customer experience

Interval Timer for Tasks

All ratings95 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral38.1%
Negative19.0%

Progress Timer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral27.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer for Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$19.99
None

Progress Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progress Timer free?
Progress Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer for Tasks or Progress Timer?
Interval Timer for Tasks is rated higher. Interval Timer for Tasks averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Progress Timer averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Interval Timer for Tasks or Progress Timer have ads?
Both Interval Timer for Tasks and Progress Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for Tasks or Progress Timer?
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, and Progress Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Interval Timer for Tasks was updated on September 25, 2026 and Progress Timer on June 11, 2026.

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