# Exercise Timer vs Interval Timer & Wod Watch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer & Wod Watch at 100% against Exercise Timer's 73%. Interval Timer & Wod Watch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Exercise Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 & Wod Watch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer & Wod Watch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Interval Timer & Wod Watch's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer & Wod Watch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Interval Timer & Wod Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-and-wod-watch/id1614843933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## 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 & Wod Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-and-wod-watch/id1614843933)

This app provides a flexible and customizable interval timer for various workout types like HIIT and Tabata. It helps organize training sessions with adjustable intervals, audio/vibration alerts, and background support. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts seeking to enhance their performance and track progress.

**Highlights:** Custom running intervals, HIIT timer, Tabata timers, General workout timer, Easy-to-use interface, Audio and vibration alerts, Background mode support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Interval Timer PRO Plan | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer & Wod Watch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or Interval Timer & Wod Watch?

Interval Timer & Wod Watch is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Interval Timer & Wod Watch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Exercise Timer or Interval Timer & Wod Watch have ads?

Neither Exercise Timer nor Interval Timer & Wod Watch shows ads.

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

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer & Wod Watch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Interval Timer & Wod Watch on September 4, 2026.

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