# Workout Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.9 against Workout Timer's 4.3. Interval Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (246 vs 43). Workout Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 246 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Workout Timer'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.

Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) | **[4.9 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1596127692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) | [Yosyp Hameliak](https://appshunter.io/developer/895008826) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


### 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 Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer 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, Workout Timer or Interval Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 246 ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

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

Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on June 5, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 23, 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.*