# Workout Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 61% against Interval Timer's 0%. Workout Timer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (50 vs 10). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Timer has 50 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Interval Timer's.

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workouts/id6742372753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) | [Lori Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872689629) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688)

Design personalized fitness routines with a highly customizable interval timer. Track your progress, play your own music, and receive spoken exercise prompts. Integrates with Apple Health for detailed workout data.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Create custom workout routines, Play background music, Text-to-speech exercise prompts, Save and reuse workouts, Time Under Tension (TUT) tempos, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premimum Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Detailed and informative
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like voice prompts
- 🚀 Seamless workout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and editing issues
- 🔒 Unreliable premium features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unauthorized user issues after purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save unlimited workouts
- Improved syncing and backup options
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for workouts
- Better customer support and communication


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workouts/id6742372753)

This advanced interval timer supports HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training with customizable work, rest, and cooldown periods. Stay focused with voice alerts, background operation, and music integration for any fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Customizable workouts, Pre-set & custom intervals, Voice & sound alerts, Music integration, Background operation, Dark & light mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or Interval Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Workout Timer or Interval Timer have ads?

Workout Timer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or Interval Timer?

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 10, 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.*