# Interval Timer vs PT Timer

The clearest difference is ads: PT Timer at none against Interval Timer's shown. PT Timer also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 95) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). 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 PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of PT Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, PT Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | PT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) |

## 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


### PT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817)

This app helps you manage physical therapy routines by timing exercises, counting reps, and storing custom instructions. Focus on your form while the app guides you through your prescribed regimen.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise creation with instructions and photos, Precise timer and rep counting, Voice and tone cues, Exercise scheduling and reminders, Note-taking and PDF export, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full functionality | $0.99 | per month |
| Full functionality | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Full functionality | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly customizable routines
- ⏱️ Excellent for timing exercises
- 💯 Great for physical therapy
- 🎵 Audio cues are helpful
- 📸 Ability to add photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive to use
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Limited free mode/paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖼️ Photo upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Photo upload fails and hangs app
- Audio playback errors
- Countdown timer jumps to end
- Camera function not working

**Requested features**

- Export and import CSV files
- Sync exercises between devices
- Add photos from photo library
- Video support
- Share exercises and workouts with others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is PT Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PT Timer averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or PT Timer have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; PT Timer does not.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and PT Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and PT Timer on August 11, 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.*