# Interval Timer Plus vs GymPulseTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer Plus at 95% against GymPulseTimer's 0%. Interval Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). GymPulseTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Interval Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Interval Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of GymPulseTimer's.

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, GymPulseTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Plus | GymPulseTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsetimer/id6759491088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Su-Au Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554256833) | [Daniel Ancuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879013831) |

## 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


### GymPulseTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsetimer/id6759491088)

This interval timer app is designed for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It features customizable work and rest periods, large visual countdowns, and audio cues. Live Activities display your progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, keeping you focused during workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest intervals, Save workout presets, Large, readable countdown display, Audio beeps and voice cues, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock GymPulse Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Plus free?

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

### Is GymPulseTimer free?

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

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

Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while GymPulseTimer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Interval Timer Plus nor GymPulseTimer shows ads.

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

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and GymPulseTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and GymPulseTimer on October 4, 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.*