# Interval Timer vs Core Advantage Interval Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Core Advantage Interval Timer at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. Core Advantage Interval Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Core Advantage Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Core Advantage Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Core Advantage Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Core Advantage Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Core Advantage Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-advantage-interval-timer/id1326735105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Core Advantage Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326735104) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block functionality
- App freezes or crashes
- Timer doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

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


### Core Advantage Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-advantage-interval-timer/id1326735105)

Create and follow custom interval training routines or choose from pre-built workouts. This app supports various training styles, from high-intensity sprints to tempo control and stretching protocols, with adjustable music volume.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout builder, Pre-built workout library, Adjustable interval volume, Training metronome, Repeat sprint timer, Tempo control timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Core Advantage Interval Timer free?

Core Advantage Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Core Advantage Interval Timer?

Core Advantage Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Core Advantage Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Core Advantage Interval Timer have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Core Advantage Interval Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Core Advantage Interval Timer?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Core Advantage Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Core Advantage Interval Timer on August 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*