# Interval Timer vs Workout & Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against Workout & Interval Timer's 29. Workout & Interval Timer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, 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 & Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout & Interval Timer 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 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Workout & Interval Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Workout & Interval Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Workout & Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-and-interval-timer-hiit/id1516092766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Masafumi Negishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516092765) |

## 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 & Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-and-interval-timer-hiit/id1516092766)

This app provides a customizable timer for fitness routines, including Tabata training. Easily set workout durations, intervals, and sets, with options for sound and vibration alerts. Save frequently used timers for quick access.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout intervals, Set number of sets, Save frequently used timers, Sound and vibration alerts, Read aloud function, Simple and easy interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Workout & Interval Timer free?

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

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

Workout & Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Workout & Interval Timer averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

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

Both Interval Timer and Workout & Interval Timer show ads.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Workout & Interval Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Workout & Interval Timer on September 28, 2026.

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