# Exercise Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Exercise Timer at freemium against Interval Timer's subscription. Exercise Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Exercise Timer against 4.7 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Interval Timer's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) |

## What reviewers say

### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390)

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval settings, Voice assistant with text-to-speech, Music ducking for audio integration, Save custom workouts, Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals: membership | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals: membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $34.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Versatile and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Seamless music integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Forced free trial
- 🐛 Timing issues with intervals

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing
- App crashes and freezes
- Timing issues with intervals

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Additional audio cues and prompts
- Improved workout tracking and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

Exercise 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, Exercise Timer or Interval Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.7 from 3.5K ratings.

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

Neither Exercise Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 29, 2026.

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