# Interval Timer vs Timefully

The clearest difference is ads: Timefully at none against Interval Timer's shown. Timefully also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timefully holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timefully's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Timefully every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Timefully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) |

## 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


### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app provides a distraction-free meditation timer designed to help users build consistent habits. It offers customizable timers, rewarding progress tracking with virtual tree growth, and detailed statistics to motivate your practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer with unlimited presets, Virtual tree growth for practice motivation, Comprehensive session statistics and charts, Emotion and note tracking, Multiple user profiles, Apple Watch integration with heart rate tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Timefully Annual, 14-day Trial | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Streamlined interface
- 💡 Helpful tracking features
- 🌳 Enjoyable tree growth metaphor
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional timer issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited emotion/mood tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always completing sessions
- Apple Watch integration problems
- Incorrect activity log data

**Requested features**

- More bell/chime sound options
- Ability to adjust timer from Apple Watch
- Option to disable tree growth feature
- Expanded emotion/mood tracking
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Timefully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Timefully?

Timefully is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Timefully averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Timefully have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Timefully does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Timefully?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Timefully every 6 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timefully on September 18, 2026.

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