# Interval Timer vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against Workout Timer's 50. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (69% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Interval Timer against 4.4 for Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Workout Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) |

## 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


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688)

Design personalized fitness routines with a highly customizable interval timer. Track your progress, play your own music, and receive spoken exercise prompts. Integrates with Apple Health for detailed workout data.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Create custom workout routines, Play background music, Text-to-speech exercise prompts, Save and reuse workouts, Time Under Tension (TUT) tempos, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premimum Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Detailed and informative
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like voice prompts
- 🚀 Seamless workout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and editing issues
- 🔒 Unreliable premium features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unauthorized user issues after purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save unlimited workouts
- Improved syncing and backup options
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for workouts
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Workout Timer have ads?

Both Interval Timer and Workout Timer show ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 17, 2026.

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