Comparison

Interval Timer Pro vs Interval Timer Plus

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

Head to head
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

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
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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

Screenshots

Interval Timer Pro4 screens
Interval Timer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer Plus at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. Interval Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (95% vs 75%). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support 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

Interval Timer Plus is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6K 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 95% of Interval Timer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer Pro versus Interval Timer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ProInterval Timer Plus
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)4.9 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews95.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5986K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsSu-Au Hwang

Customer experience

Interval Timer Pro

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

Interval Timer Plus

All ratings6,038 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

Interval Timer Pro

From 598 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Interval Timer Plus

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
  • 👍 Easy to configure and edit
  • 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
  • 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
  • 💡 Desire for more color customization options

Bugs and 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

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

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer Plus free?
Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer Plus?
Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 from 6K ratings.
Do Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer Plus have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Pro nor Interval Timer Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer Plus?
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Interval Timer Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and Interval Timer Plus on September 29, 2026.

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