# Interval Timer Pro vs Timer Plus

The clearest difference is price: Timer Plus at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 598) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Timer Plus is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Interval Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 94% of Timer Plus's.

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Timer Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Pro | Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-pro/id395652793/reviews) | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 598 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-pro/id395652793)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Excellent for interval training
- 🎨 Customizable workouts
- 🎶 Integrates with music
- ⏱️ Reliable timer
- 📊 Tracks workout history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with screen orientation and audio
- 🔄 No ability to reorder intervals
- 📤 No workout sharing or syncing
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Paid version offers limited additional features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Pro free?

Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

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

Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Timer Plus averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.

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

Timer Plus shows ads; Interval Timer Pro does not.

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

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Timer Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Timer Plus on September 30, 2026.

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