Comparison

Interval Timer Plus 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

Interval Timer Plus

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Named intervals with voice readout
  • Individual colors and sounds
  • Count time or repetitions
  • Unlimited presets
  • Works in background
  • Full screen color coding
Features
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Free, simple and easy to use all purpose Interval Timer SIMPLE AND FREE INTERVAL TIMER + 1-Tap Quickstart + No signup required, download and get going immediately GLANCEABLE + Very Big Fonts, visible from everywhere + Full screen color coding, works like a traffic light right in front of you + Portrait or landscape, always uses the full screen space POWERFUL ADVANCED PRESETS + Multiple intervals, each individually customizable + Name your intervals and have Interval Timer read it out to you + Individual colors and sounds + Count time or repetitions + Unlimited amount of presets ACCESSIBLE + Works with locked screen or while in another app + Reads out the interval name, so you know exactly what’s on + Vibration or silent mode, for the times when you need to tune it down + Works great with headphones and your own music + Supports dark and light mode REPEAT YOUR ROUTINE + Prepare and save your settings in presets + Pick your presets and start with just 1-tap OPTIMIZE ALL OF YOUR ACTIVITIES + Tabata timer + HIIT training + Crossfit + Circuit training + Fitness routines + Home workouts + Boxing round timer + Calisthenics circuit timer

About

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training routines, including HIIT and Tabata. Easily set up custom workouts, track your progress, and stay motivated with visual cues and audio notifications. It's suitable for a wide range of activities from fitness to productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout setup
  • Progress tracking with calendar
  • Saveable custom presets
  • Color-coded notifications
  • Listen to music/audiobooks
  • Large, full-screen display
  • Widget for easy access
Features
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Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is a customizable timer for sports. Use it for High-intensity interval training and workout. It's a free sports interval timer app that makes it easy to create your custom training routine. Use it as your timer for training or exercise. This sports timer is great for crossfit, fitness and running. The sports timer will also be useful for various activities such as crossfit, jogging, boxing,circuit training,breathing exercises and yoga. You can use this circuit timer as a productivity timer to focus on your work tasks. Key features: Setup workout Tracking your progress Customizable presets Notifications & colors Motivation Listening music or books Huge digits Widget SETUP WORKOUT Set up, edit and save your own workouts with the customizable feature. Add as many intervals as you like. You can add a 10 second rest period and a 20 second work period, as well as a 5 second interval between exercises. TRACKING PROGRESS Track your workouts with a Calendar. Plan and track events, and get notified when you have a training scheduled. With this feature, you will not miss a single workout and will keep track of your progress. CUSTOMIZABLE PRESETS Save your workouts in the presets section. It's also possible to create your own custom intervals. You can add an unlimited number of presets. NOTIFICATIONS & COLORS Each training phase is easy to distinguish by a different color and is initiated by an individually adjustable signal (sound, vibration, voice) MOTIVATION Each completed exercise motivates you to achieve higher goals. Enjoy your training and achieve your fitness goals with the interval timer. LISTENING MUSIC Listen to motivational audiobooks or your favorite music and get inspired and energized. Full screen color coded display is easy to read from a distance. Widget helps you train without being distracted by the constant unlocking of your phone. Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is an easy to use sports workout timer for your daily fitness training at home, at the gym or everywhere else.

Screenshots

Interval Timer Plus4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer Plus at none against Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 379). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Interval Timer Plus against 4.9 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Interval Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 97% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer Plus versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer PlusInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6K ratings)4.9 (379 ratings)
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews96.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better379
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Au HwangSimpleInnovation LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer Plus

All ratings6,038 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%

Interval Timer

All ratings379 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.5%

User reviews

Interval Timer Plus

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
  • 👍 Easy to configure and edit
  • 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
  • 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
  • 💡 Desire for more color customization options

Interval Timer

From 379 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🔋 Doesn't drain battery
  • 💪 Effective for interval training
  • 📆 Tracks workout history

Room to improve

  • 🔔 Frequent prompts to rate the app
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and permissions
  • 🔧 Limited customization options

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer Plus

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to delete saved workouts

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More pre-designed workout routines
  • Ability to name and customize exercises
  • Option to adjust countdown time between intervals

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
12 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 30% OFF7 Days trial$2.091 Month
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 25% OFF7 Days trial$2.291 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month$2.991 Month
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  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO - 30% OFF7 Days trial$15.001 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO - 25% OFF7 Days trial$16.491 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 year$21.991 Year
  • Tabata Timer PRO for 1 year7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time4
  • Interval Timer - no Ads$2.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 30% OFF$27.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 25% OFF$29.99
Show 1 more
  • Exercise Timer PRO Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Plus free?
Interval Timer Plus 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, Interval Timer Plus or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Plus and Interval Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6K and 379 ratings respectively.
Do Interval Timer Plus or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 25, 2026.

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