# Workout & Interval Timer vs ExTimer

Workout & Interval Timer and ExTimer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ExTimer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Workout & Interval Timer's. Workout & Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout & Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ExTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout & Interval Timer has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Workout & Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExTimer's.

Workout & Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout & Interval Timer | ExTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-and-interval-timer-hiit/id1516092766/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extimer-hiit-interval-timer/id1621046444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masafumi Negishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516092765) | [Hajime Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615906018) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout & Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-and-interval-timer-hiit/id1516092766)

This app provides a customizable timer for fitness routines, including Tabata training. Easily set workout durations, intervals, and sets, with options for sound and vibration alerts. Save frequently used timers for quick access.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout intervals, Set number of sets, Save frequently used timers, Sound and vibration alerts, Read aloud function, Simple and easy interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### ExTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extimer-hiit-interval-timer/id1621046444)

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

**Highlights:** Stylish and customizable appearance, Multiple color variations and layouts, Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata), Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management, Light and dark mode options, Vertical and horizontal layout support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial 3Days | Free | one-time |
| Hide Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout & Interval Timer free?

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

### Is ExTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workout & Interval Timer or ExTimer?

ExTimer is rated higher. Workout & Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while ExTimer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Workout & Interval Timer or ExTimer have ads?

Both Workout & Interval Timer and ExTimer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout & Interval Timer or ExTimer?

Workout & Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, Workout & Interval Timer was updated on November 13, 2026 and ExTimer on November 3, 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.*