Comparison

Interval Run vs Interval Timer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Run

This app provides vocal guidance for interval training, letting you focus on your workout. It includes pre-set programs and customizable intervals, with spoken feedback over your music.

Highlights
  • Vocal feedback for interval changes
  • Pre-set workout programs
  • Customizable intervals
  • Spoken feedback over music
  • Multiple voice options
Features
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Interval Run guides you with vocal feedback through your interval exercise. Select a workout, tap 'Start' and focus on your exercise, not the watch. HIGHLIGHTS: * Spoken feedback to notify the user when to switch from walking to running (or 8 other types) * Tabata, Couch 2 5K, Gateway to 8K and One Hour Runner programs included. * Customizable intervals * The feedback is spoken over your music * Many different voices (coaches) available.

About

Interval Timer Pro

This app helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities. It offers customizable intervals, runs in the background, and allows you to play music during workouts. Save your settings and share your progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets and intervals
  • Background operation
  • Music playback
  • Save settings as templates
  • Post-workout sharing
Features
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We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set

Screenshots

Interval Run4 screens
Interval Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer Pro at 4.5 against Interval Run's 3.9. Interval Timer Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (598 vs 14). Interval Run's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Interval Run costs $1.99 and Interval Timer Pro $2.99 up front. Interval Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Pro has 598 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Interval Run's written reviews are positive against 75% of Interval Timer Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Run ships an update every 4 months, Interval Timer Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Run versus Interval Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval RunInterval Timer Pro
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.5 (598 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews75.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14598 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta VeeBeesoft Apps

Customer experience

Interval Run

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.6%

Interval Timer Pro

All ratings598 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

Interval Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Interval Timer Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when adjusting number of sets
  • Timer stops working when switching apps
  • Paid version doesn't import free version workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Countdown timer before interval ends
  • Ability to import/export workout routines
  • More sound effect options
  • Ability to see upcoming interval

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Interval Run

One-time10
  • Ivy$0.99
  • Heather$0.99
  • Joanna$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Geraint$0.99
  • Russell$0.99
  • Brian$0.99
  • Emma$0.99
  • Justin$0.99
  • Raveena$0.99
  • Salli$0.99
None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Run free?
Interval Run costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Run or Interval Timer Pro?
Interval Timer Pro is rated higher. Interval Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 from 598 ratings.
Do Interval Run or Interval Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Interval Run nor Interval Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Run or Interval Timer Pro?
Interval Run ships an update every 4 months, and Interval Timer Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Run was updated on October 12, 2026 and Interval Timer Pro on October 11, 2026.

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