# Interval Timer Plus vs Crosstrainer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer Plus at 6.2K against Crosstrainer's 2. Interval Timer Plus also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Crosstrainer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crosstrainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Interval Timer Plus against 5.0 for Crosstrainer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Crosstrainer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Plus | Crosstrainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstrainer/id6451264072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Su-Au Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554256833) | [MacroFit Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305001649) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch integration
- Ability to delete saved workouts


### Crosstrainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstrainer/id6451264072)

This app provides a suite of timers and tracking tools designed for fitness enthusiasts to monitor their workouts. It offers various timer modes, preloaded routines, and hands-free audio and voice command capabilities for seamless exercise logging.

**Highlights:** EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Custom Interval Timers, Preloaded Workouts, Add Exercise Names to Timers, Audio Guides for Hands-Free Workouts, Voice Command for Set Tracking, Advanced Splits and Round Tracking, Weekly New Workouts and Timers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Crosstrainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Plus or Crosstrainer?

Crosstrainer is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Crosstrainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer Plus or Crosstrainer have ads?

Neither Interval Timer Plus nor Crosstrainer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or Crosstrainer?

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Crosstrainer every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and Crosstrainer on October 1, 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.*