# Interval Timer vs Multi

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against Multi's 105. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Multi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, ads, 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 Multi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multi 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 105, 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 86% of Multi's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Multi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.8 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1501162474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Koki Osada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501162473) |

## 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


### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1501162474)

This app offers multiple stopwatches and interval timers for precise time management. It's ideal for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone needing to track multiple events or durations simultaneously. Features include lap timing, interval customization, and video synchronization for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, Record lap and split times, Customizable interval timers, Video-synced timing (premium), Export data to Excel/Google Sheets, Sound and vibration alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade up timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoLook Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oline Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Multi free?

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

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

Multi is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Multi averages 4.8 from 105 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Multi have ads?

Both Interval Timer and Multi show ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Multi monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Multi on September 21, 2026.

---

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