# Exercise Timer vs Workout Interval Timer App

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against Workout Interval Timer App's 1.0. Exercise Timer also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Workout Interval Timer App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Workout Interval Timer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Workout Interval Timer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Workout Interval Timer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-app/id1620527260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Patel Darshan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487427494) |

## 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


### Workout Interval Timer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-app/id1620527260)

This app helps you create and manage personalized workout routines with customizable intervals, sets, and rest periods. It offers sound and vibration alerts to keep you on track during various training styles like HIIT and Tabata.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Unlimited rounds and rest, Sound and vibration alerts, Create workout presets, Preview and adjust settings, Versatile for HIIT, Tabata, yoga

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Interval Timer App free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Workout Interval Timer App averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Workout Interval Timer App shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

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

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Workout Interval Timer App fortnightly. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Workout Interval Timer App on September 18, 2026.

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