# Exercise Timer vs Modern Interval Workout Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against Modern Interval Workout Timer's 3.0. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Modern Interval Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). 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 Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.0. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Modern Interval Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Modern Interval Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-interval-workout-timer/id6733239641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Marc Gauthier](https://appshunter.io/developer/834944348) |

## 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


### Modern Interval Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-interval-workout-timer/id6733239641)

This versatile timer supports HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and combat sports like boxing. Customize visuals, sounds, and presets for a personalized workout experience. Track and replay past sessions with a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Interval and regular timer modes, Customizable themes and sounds, Large, bold visuals, Pre-made and saved presets, Workout log and replay, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly subscription) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly subscription) | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Modern Interval Workout Timer free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Modern Interval Workout Timer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Exercise Timer nor Modern Interval Workout Timer shows ads.

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

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