Comparison

Interval Timer vs ExTimer

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

ExTimer

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Highlights
  • Stylish and customizable appearance
  • Multiple color variations and layouts
  • Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
  • Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
  • Light and dark mode options
  • Vertical and horizontal layout support
Features
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
ExTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExTimer at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. ExTimer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of ExTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus ExTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerExTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Hajime Suzuki

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

ExTimer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ExTimer

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
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
2 purchases

ExTimer

One-time2
  • Trial 3DaysFree
  • Hide Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExTimer free?
ExTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or ExTimer?
ExTimer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while ExTimer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or ExTimer have ads?
Both Interval Timer and ExTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or ExTimer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and ExTimer on September 8, 2026.

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