# Interval Timer for Tasks vs Progress Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer for Tasks | Progress Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-for-tasks/id1455772101/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer for Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-for-tasks/id1455772101)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


### Progress Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*