Comparison

Interval Timer Pro vs Interval Timer

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

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times
  • Runs in background and with screen locked
  • Music playlist integration
  • Save settings as templates
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate
  • Post workouts to social media
Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. 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. Produced by Polycents! 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 APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

Screenshots

Interval Timer Pro4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 598). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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 Timer is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Interval Timer Pro against 4.5 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Interval Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer Pro versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ProInterval Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)4.5 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59819K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.

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

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.2%

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

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Provides visual and audio cues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Incompatible with other apps

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

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
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  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Pro and Interval Timer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 598 and 19K ratings respectively.
Do Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Pro or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Interval Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 26, 2026.

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