Comparison

Interval Timer for Tasks vs Timers

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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Configure interval timers to keep you on task! Interval Timer for Tasks lets you configure a timer that repeats with one or more intervals. You can add intervals to your timer and configure their name, sound, color and of course duration. When your interval ends, that sound will play. Keep the app open to see the timer progress circle wind down, or close the app and a notification will tell you when the current interval has ended. You can configure and save multiple timers, and more than one timer can run at the same time. Timers can be configured with a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up the task. Great for: - studying or focused work - pomodoro technique - stretching - ADHD focus - taking breaks during the day - complex routines that have multi step timed processes - cooking recpies - mobility routines Features: - create and save multiple timers that can run at the same time - support for Siri and the Shortcuts app - standalone Apple Watch app - uses local notifications to alert you when the app is running in the background - configure the timer precisely for your routine - change the name of your timer - lots of different alert sounds to choose from - support for multiple intervals on a single timer - start delay to get ready - finish delay to wrap up the task 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

Timers

Manage your time effectively with this interval timer app. Create and run multiple timers in sequence, with options to repeat groups of timers for structured routines. Receive notifications, speech, and countdowns to stay on track during focused sessions.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers in sequence
  • Repeat timer groups
  • Notifications and speech alerts
  • Timer templates and duplication
  • Background operation
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Manage your time smartly and stay focused on what matters. Over 125,000 downloads worldwide with an average rating of 4.6 from more than 1,500 reviews. A simple way to support all your focused moments throughout the day. Timers is an interval timer app that lets you run multiple timers in sequence. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, meditation, Pomodoro sessions, stretching, and more. ■ Run multiple timers in sequence Create as many timers as you need and run them automatically in order. Save them as a group and reuse your daily routines with a single tap. ■ Repeat for each group Grouped timers can be repeated a specified number of times. Example: “Exercise → Rest” repeated 10 times, or “25 min focus → 5 min break” repeated 4 sets. ■ Notifications, speech, countdown At the set time, you’ll receive a notification. When the app is open, speech and countdown are available. Even in the background or with the screen locked, notifications will alert you. ■ Simple and intuitive Edit time, repeats, sound, and names with ease. Use templates or duplication to quickly reuse your favorite timers. ■ Premium for a cleaner experience All core features are free. Purchasing Premium removes ads so you can stay focused. Purchases can be restored anytime. ---- ■ Features • Run multiple timers in sequence • Repeat by group (set count) • Notifications / speech / countdown / advance notice • Templates and timer duplication • Background notifications / auto-lock control • Badge shows active timers • Dark Mode support • Remove ads (Premium) ---- Make your time simple and productive. Timers helps you focus every day.

Screenshots

Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens
Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timers at 4.7 against Interval Timer for Tasks's 4.2. Timers also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Interval Timer for Tasks's written reviews are positive against 73% of Timers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, Timers every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer for Tasks versus Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for TasksTimers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings)4.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better49
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeKoji Ito

Customer experience

Interval Timer for Tasks

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

Timers

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

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
1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer for Tasks or Timers?
Timers is rated higher. Interval Timer for Tasks averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Timers averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.
Do Interval Timer for Tasks or Timers have ads?
Both Interval Timer for Tasks and Timers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for Tasks or Timers?
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, and Timers every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer for Tasks was updated on September 21, 2026 and Timers on September 12, 2026.

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