Comparison

Interval Timer for Tasks vs Write/Sprint

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

Write/Sprint

This app helps you track your writing progress with timed sprints. It allows you to set your sprint duration, record the number of words written, and share your achievements. Your writing data remains private with no logins required.

Highlights
  • Set custom sprint times
  • Track words written per sprint
  • Share writing progress
  • No login required
  • Private data storage
Features
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Write/Sprint is a writing sprint timer app that allows you to set your sprint time, track the words you wrote, and share your progress. Write/Sprint never has access to any of your sprint data. No logins required. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens
Write/Sprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Write/Sprint at none against Interval Timer for Tasks's shown. Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Write/Sprint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer for Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer for Tasks has 95 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Interval Timer for Tasks's written reviews are positive against 33% of Write/Sprint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, Write/Sprint every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer for Tasks versus Write/Sprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for TasksWrite/Sprint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings95 — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeJustin Hunter

Customer experience

Interval Timer for Tasks

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

Write/Sprint

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
2 purchases

Write/Sprint

Subscriptions2
  • Hemingway Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hemingway Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write/Sprint free?
Write/Sprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer for Tasks or Write/Sprint?
Interval Timer for Tasks is rated higher. Interval Timer for Tasks averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Write/Sprint averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Interval Timer for Tasks or Write/Sprint have ads?
Interval Timer for Tasks shows ads; Write/Sprint does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for Tasks or Write/Sprint?
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, and Write/Sprint every 7 months. Most recently, Interval Timer for Tasks was updated on September 21, 2026 and Write/Sprint on June 5, 2026.

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