# Interval Timer vs Interval Timer Pro+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 69% against Interval Timer Pro+'s 0%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Interval Timer Pro+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Interval Timer Pro+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Interval Timer Pro+'s.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Interval Timer Pro+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval Timer Pro+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-pro-plus/id1559020398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Karolis Raiselis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442359782) |

## 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


### Interval Timer Pro+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-pro-plus/id1559020398)

This app guides you through interval-based workouts, including Tabata and HIIT, with clear instructions for exercises, rest periods, and rounds. It offers workout history and integrates with Apple Watch for calorie and heart rate tracking.

**Highlights:** Simple workout setup, Advanced workout creation, Exercise naming and warmup, Workout history tracking, Apple Watch integration, Health app integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer Pro+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Interval Timer Pro+?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Interval Timer Pro+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Interval Timer Pro+ have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Pro+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Interval Timer Pro+?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Interval Timer Pro+ every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer Pro+ on August 18, 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.*