Comparison

Interval Timer Plus vs BrainFlow.Wave

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
Read full description

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

BrainFlow.Wave

Features
Read full description

BrainFlow.Wave is an immersive audio app designed to help you create the right environment for focus, relaxation, sleep, mindfulness, and energy. Whether you're starting a deep work session, winding down after a long day, preparing for sleep, or simply taking a moment to reset, BrainFlow.Wave makes it easy to choose a sound experience that fits the moment. FIND THE RIGHT STATE Explore audio sessions across five modes: • Flow — for deep work, studying, and creative focus • Calm — for unwinding, breathing, and stress reset • Restore — for bedtime, deep rest, and sleep • Mind — for mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude • Energize — for mornings, workouts, and quick focus boosts START IN SECONDS Choose what you want to do, select a session, and press play. No complicated setup or endless searching. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY ROUTINES Use BrainFlow.Wave while working, studying, reading, relaxing, meditating, exercising, traveling, or getting ready for bed. STAY IN YOUR FLOW Continue listening while using other apps or when your iPhone is locked, so your session stays with you without interrupting what you're doing. A SIMPLER WAY TO SHAPE YOUR SPACE BrainFlow.Wave combines thoughtfully designed audio experiences with a calm, minimal interface, helping you spend less time choosing and more time doing what matters. SUBSCRIPTION BrainFlow.Wave offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that provide access to premium content and features: • Monthly Plan: US$5.99 per month • Annual Plan: US$39.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID subscription settings. Prices may vary by country or region and are displayed in your local currency before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/terms Support and Help https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/support Contact:brainflow_wave@yeah.net

Screenshots

Interval Timer Plus4 screens
BrainFlow.Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainFlow.Wave at every 4 days against Interval Timer Plus's every 2 months. Interval Timer Plus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 BrainFlow.Wave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, BrainFlow.Wave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer Plus versus BrainFlow.Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer PlusBrainFlow.Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Au Hwang航 吕

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

BrainFlow.Wave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

BrainFlow.Wave

Subscriptions2
  • BrainFlow.Wave Monthly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • BrainFlow.Wave Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer Plus free?
Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFlow.Wave free?
BrainFlow.Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer Plus or BrainFlow.Wave have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Plus nor BrainFlow.Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or BrainFlow.Wave?
Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and BrainFlow.Wave every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on November 1, 2026 and BrainFlow.Wave on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons