# Interval Timer vs Simple Repeat Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.5 against Simple Repeat Timer's 3.7. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 13). Simple Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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 Simple Repeat Timer 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 13, 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 54% of Simple Repeat Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Simple Repeat Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Alberto Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/325350793) |

## 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


### Simple Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141)

This app assists with repetitive, timed activities. It's designed to help users track sets and durations for exercises or other timed tasks, preventing distractions and lost counts.

**Highlights:** Repetitive timed activities, Set and duration tracking, Distraction prevention, Exercise routine support, Customizable timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Repeat Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Simple Repeat Timer averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Simple Repeat Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple Repeat Timer on June 8, 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.*