# Interval Timer vs Run 5K

The clearest difference is monetization model: Run 5K at free with in-app purchases against Interval Timer's subscription. Run 5K also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Run 5K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run 5K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Run 5K's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Run 5K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 243 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) | [Benjamin Lavin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260656221) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390)

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval settings, Voice assistant with text-to-speech, Music ducking for audio integration, Save custom workouts, Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals: membership | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals: membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $34.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Versatile and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Seamless music integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Forced free trial
- 🐛 Timing issues with intervals

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing
- App crashes and freezes
- Timing issues with intervals

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Additional audio cues and prompts
- Improved workout tracking and history


### Run 5K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485)

This app provides a structured 8-week training program to help beginners run 5 kilometers. It adapts to your pace, tracks your progress, and offers motivation to build confidence and stamina for completing a full 5km run.

**Highlights:** 8-week structured training plan, Adaptive pace guidance, Progress tracking, Motivation and confidence building, Beginner-friendly

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Run 5K free?

Run 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Run 5K?

Run 5K is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Run 5K averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Run 5K have ads?

Run 5K shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

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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.*