Comparison

Interval Timer vs TimerWOD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

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
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Produced by Polycents! Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

About

TimerWOD

This ad-free interval timer is designed for functional fitness enthusiasts. It supports various workout formats like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata with customizable settings and a clear display. Focus on your training with background operation and a simple interface.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
  • Count up or down functionality
  • Clear, easy-to-read display
  • Round counter
  • Landscape mode
  • Customizable intervals and countdowns
  • Background operation
Features
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Discover TimerWOD - Interval Workout Timer, your essential tool for functional fitness timing. This ad-free, feature-rich app supports various workout formats including AMRAP, For Time, EMOM, and Tabata, ensuring precision and efficiency. Here's what you get: • Clear Display: Easy to read, even in the heat of your workout. • Counting Options: Count up or down to fit your workout needs. • Workout Timers: Dedicated timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and mix-and-match formats. • Round Counter: Track your progress with ease. • Landscape Mode: Brings the familiar gym clock look to your device. • Customizable Settings: Tailor countdown times and intervals to your training. TimerWOD stands out with its straightforward navigation, clear display, and background operation capability, allowing you to stay focused on your workout without distractions. Download TimerWOD for iOS today. It's free, enhancing your training sessions without compromise.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
TimerWOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.5 against TimerWOD's 4.0. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 3). TimerWOD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TimerWOD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of TimerWOD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, TimerWOD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Interval Timer versus TimerWOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTimerWOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Click Statement Inc

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.2%

TimerWOD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

TimerWOD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
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  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
None

TimerWOD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimerWOD free?
TimerWOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or TimerWOD?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while TimerWOD averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or TimerWOD have ads?
Both Interval Timer and TimerWOD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or TimerWOD?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and TimerWOD every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and TimerWOD on June 1, 2026.

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