# Better Workout vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Better Workout at none against Interval Timer's shown. Better Workout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (246 vs 25) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 246 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Better Workout's written reviews are positive against 84% of Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Better Workout ships an update every 6 days, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Better Workout | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452/reviews) | **[4.9 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1596127692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Lasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371665659) | [Yosyp Hameliak](https://appshunter.io/developer/895008826) |

## What reviewers say

### Better Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452)

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs, Guided exercise sets with sound indicators, Create custom time or rep-based workouts, Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency), Achievement system for hitting goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Better Workout Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1596127692)

This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest periods, Set number of sets and rounds, Background operation support, Music playback compatibility, Apple Watch integration, Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Workout free?

Better Workout 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, Better Workout or Interval Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Better Workout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 246 ratings.

### Do Better Workout or Interval Timer have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Better Workout does not.

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

Better Workout ships an update every 6 days, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Better Workout was updated on June 10, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 28, 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.*