Comparison

Exercise Timer vs Interval Timer+++

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Exercise Timer

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
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Create custom workout routines & let Exercise Timer guide you through your interval training. Exercise Timer supports both timed exercises and even reps-based exercises (press 'done' when exercise complete). Use Exercise Timer with your screen on or even in the background with your screen locked. Keep your phone in your pocket & Exercise Timer will still let you know which exercise is coming up by voice, vibration & bell. Keep a log of every workout along with an exercise breakdown & take notes. Know how much time you spend exercising with weekly, monthly & yearly charts. In addition to this, Exercise Timer generates reports of individual exercises with overall totals & Exercise Progression charts FEATURES • Create your custom workout routines • Voice Coach announces the next exercise • Optional Metronome to improve cadence • Multiple Bell Sounds • Group Exercises. E.g.: for Warm-Up/Cool-Down • Timed Exercises & Reps exercises supported • Color code your Exercises • Explain your exercises better with our library of exercise GIFs • Log & keep track of your workouts • Workout Analytics • Organize your workouts in Training Plans • Training plans designed by our fitness experts • Works in Background with device locked and screen off • Use Exercise Timer on your Apple Watch IDEAL FOR: • Interval Training, Tabata & Circuit Training • Yoga • Boxing • Keeping all your Workout Routines & Plans in one place • Gym Timer ARE YOU A FITNESS TRAINER? Create your Training Plans and workout routines in Exercise Timer and easily share them with your clients. APPLE WATCH Yes, Exercise Timer works on your Apple Watch! All your workouts are automatically synced on your Apple watch. Workouts performed on your apple watch are also logged on your phone. Download Exercise Timer Now and get moving! UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Exercise Timer Premium is available with a monthly or annual subscription. If you choose to purchase Exercise Timer Premium, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24hrs before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service: https://exercisetimer.net/terms Privacy policy: https://exercisetimer.net/privacypolicy

About

Interval Timer+++

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It allows users to create custom routines, access pre-made workouts, and offers clear voice announcements. Designed for both home and gym use, it's suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and circuit training
  • Support for Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP formats
  • Pre-made workout library
  • Voice announcements and countdowns
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Save and reuse custom workouts
Features
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Advanced HIIT Timer: Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP & Custom Workouts The ultimate no-nonsense workout timer for serious training. Perfect for Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, HIIT, intervals, circuits, and bodyweight sessions at home or in the gym. Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for advanced athletes. WHY CHOOSE THIS TIMER • Mix Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, and interval rounds in one workout • Build unlimited custom workouts in seconds • 40+ proven ready to use workouts included (beginner → advanced) • Crystal-clear voice announcements + 3-2-1 countdowns • Large, high-contrast timer — visible across the room • Save and reuse your favorite sessions forever • Works flawlessly with bluetooth speakers • Zero bloat. Zero ads. Just your workout. Whether you're crushing at-home HIIT, CrossFit WODs, running, cycling, or yoga flows — this is the timer that finally keeps up with you. Download now and train smarter. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apptelligentapps.wixsite.com/apptelligent/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens
Interval Timer+++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer+++ at 100% against Exercise Timer's 73%. Interval Timer+++ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Exercise Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Interval Timer+++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer+++ 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 3, 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+++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer+++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Exercise Timer versus Interval Timer+++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerInterval Timer+++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdApptelligent

Customer experience

Exercise Timer

All ratings1,000 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

Interval Timer+++

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Exercise Timer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Phone locked, no chime when locked

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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+++

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Exercise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Exercise Timer Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Exercise Timer Premium Yearly3 Days trial$30.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exercise Timer Lifetime$69.99
4 purchases

Interval Timer+++

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

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+++?
Interval Timer+++ is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Interval Timer+++ averages 5.0 from 3 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+++ weekly. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Interval Timer+++ on September 25, 2026.

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