Interval Timer vs Interval Timer+++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Interval Timer+++
This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It allows users to create custom routines, access pre-made workouts, and offers clear voice announcements. Designed for both home and gym use, it's suitable for all fitness levels.
- Customizable interval and circuit training
- Support for Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP formats
- Pre-made workout library
- Voice announcements and countdowns
- Large, high-contrast display
- Save and reuse custom workouts
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Advanced HIIT Timer: Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP & Custom Workouts The ultimate no-nonsense workout timer for serious training. Perfect for Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, HIIT, intervals, circuits, and bodyweight sessions at home or in the gym. Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for advanced athletes. WHY CHOOSE THIS TIMER • Mix Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, and interval rounds in one workout • Build unlimited custom workouts in seconds • 40+ proven ready to use workouts included (beginner → advanced) • Crystal-clear voice announcements + 3-2-1 countdowns • Large, high-contrast timer — visible across the room • Save and reuse your favorite sessions forever • Works flawlessly with bluetooth speakers • Zero bloat. Zero ads. Just your workout. Whether you're crushing at-home HIIT, CrossFit WODs, running, cycling, or yoga flows — this is the timer that finally keeps up with you. Download now and train smarter. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apptelligentapps.wixsite.com/apptelligent/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer+++ at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. Interval Timer+++ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Interval Timer+++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval Timer+++ 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 3, 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 100% of Interval Timer+++'s.
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Interval Timer+++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Interval Timer+++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD. | Apptelligent |
Customer experience
Interval Timer
Interval Timer+++
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
Interval Timer+++
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- 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
Interval Timer+++
- Monthly$1.491 Month
- Annual$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$3.99
- Lifetime Access$19.99
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