# Interval Timer vs Workout Timy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against Workout Timy's 5. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 1). Workout Timy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Workout Timy 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of Workout Timy's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Workout Timy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Workout Timy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timy-gym-hiit-timer/id6447776886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Pepper Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621897753) |

## 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


### Workout Timy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timy-gym-hiit-timer/id6447776886)

This app offers customizable timers for various workout types, including strength training, HIIT, and Tabata. It features intuitive settings, powerful sound alerts, and progress tracking. The app also automatically records your exercise sessions and helps you set weekly workout goals.

**Highlights:** Workout-specific timers, Intuitive timer settings, Sound alerts and rest reminders, Workout progress tracking, Automatic workout recording, Weekly workout goal setting

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Timy Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Workout Timy Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Workout Timy Lifespan | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Timy free?

Workout Timy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Workout Timy?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Workout Timy averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Workout Timy have ads?

Both Interval Timer and Workout Timy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Workout Timy?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Workout Timy every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Workout Timy on September 23, 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.*