Comparison

Interval Timer Pro vs Intervals Pro

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

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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

Intervals Pro

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Highly customizable intervals (time/distance)
  • Spoken interval names and prompts
  • Standalone Apple Watch workouts
  • Workout history with Apple Health
  • Home screen widgets for quick launch
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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Custom Interval Training at its best for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad. Featured by Apple and recommended by fitness instructors, personal trainers, marathon runners, and coaches. Let Intervals Pro guide you through any type of interval workout: HIIT, running, strength training, yoga, stretching, circuit training, boxing, MMA, elliptical, rehabilitation, meditation, 7-minute workouts, and many more. FEATURED BY • Apple - App of the Day in 132 Countries • Apple - Workout with Apple Watch, Quick HIIT Workouts • Women's Health Magazine • COACH Magazine • SixColors.com HIGHLIGHTS • Highly Customizable • Home Screen Widgets to quickly launch timers • Spoken interval names and prompts • Customizable alert sounds • Standalone Apple Watch workouts. Leave your iPhone at home! • Workout History using Apple Health data • View an Apple Watch workout live on your iPhone! • Run in the background with the screen locked • Play music or podcasts using the app of your choice • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support for Apple Watch or iPhone • Fill your Activity Rings • Siri Shortcuts • Share timers with friends • Time and Distance Goals • Running Pace and Heart Rate Targets • Auto pause and resume • Send completed workouts to Strava • Confetti! PERSONALIZE YOUR WORKOUT • Customize the Name, Duration, Alert, and Color for each interval • Customize Alert Sounds and Voice Prompts to guide you through your workout • Set a Countdown Alert and vibrations when the interval is about to end • Optional halfway alert • Set target heart rate ranges for each interval • Set time and distance goals FLEXIBLE INTERVAL DURATIONS • Time based (e.g., 45 seconds) • Distance-based (e.g., 0.5 MI or KM) • Count up intervals keep running until your ready for the next interval • Estimated time or distance. Count down time or distance to zero and then continue the interval, counting up until you're ready to move on. THE BEST APPLE WATCH INTERVAL TIMER • Leave your phone at home with our standalone Apple Watch app • Control your music or podcasts on the "Now Playing" screen • View an Apple Watch workout live on your iPhone • Alert Sounds and Voice Prompts to guide you through your workout • Configurable haptic alert countdown that taps you on the wrist when the interval is ending • Track heart rate, calories, distance, and pace • Route tracking for running, walking, and cycling • Workouts contribute to the Apple Watch Activity Rings WORKOUT HISTORY USING APPLE HEALTH • Intervals Pro has the best Apple Health integration of any interval training app • Track heart rate, calories, distance, and pace • Route tracking for running, walking, and cycling • Detailed stats for every interval • All your data is safely stored in Apple Health GREAT FOR RUNNING AND CYCLING • Interval duration can be set to either a specified time or distance • Display current pace, pace for the interval, or pace for the entire run • Configure heart rate ranges per interval • Analyze each interval of your run in the workout history MULTIPLE VOICES AND LANGUAGES • Select the language and voice to use for all spoken alerts. • Spoken alerts are localized to 10 languages. Chinese (simplified), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, and Swedish. Get Intervals Pro today, and your workouts will never be the same! SUBSCRIPTION INFO Intervals Pro is free to download and has a free timer. To create multiple timers and unlock all the features of the app, you may choose between a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription option. Upon confirmation of the purchase, payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store app. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://intervalspro.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Interval Timer Pro4 screens
Intervals Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Intervals Pro at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. Intervals Pro also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On 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

Intervals Pro is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intervals Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K 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 84% of Intervals Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Intervals Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Interval Timer Pro versus Intervals Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ProIntervals Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59814K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsIntervals, LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer Pro

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

Intervals Pro

All ratings13,612 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.7%

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

Intervals Pro

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
  • 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
  • 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics
  • 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

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

Intervals Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout data not syncing correctly
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for interval displays
  • Ability to batch delete or manage workout history
  • Integration with more third-party fitness apps

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Intervals Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Awesome Tip$1.99
  • Massive Tip$4.99
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  • Amazing Tip$9.99
  • Intervals Pro (Legacy)$69.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervals Pro free?
Intervals Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Pro or Intervals Pro?
Intervals Pro is rated higher. Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Intervals Pro averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Interval Timer Pro or Intervals Pro have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Pro nor Intervals Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Pro or Intervals Pro?
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Intervals Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and Intervals Pro on September 29, 2026.

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