Comparison

Interval Timer vs TempoReps

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

TempoReps

This app provides a versatile workout timer with multiple modes for strength training, HIIT, and circuits. It offers precise tempo control, custom intervals, and companion features like an Apple Watch app and Live Activities. Designed for gym use with a clear display and background operation.

Highlights
  • Multiple workout modes (Tempo, EMOM, HIIT, AMRAP, etc.)
  • Precise tempo control for strength training
  • Customizable intervals and round summaries
  • Apple Watch app and Live Activities support
  • Clear, readable display for gym environments
  • Background timer operation
  • Private by design, no account required
Features
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Run intervals, rep tempos and circuits with timing you can read while training. Choose a mode, configure your session and keep the next phase in sight. Tempo separates each part of a repetition; MIX connects the stages of a circuit. Use Apple Watch for wrist-based timing. Nine modes are free. Pro supports up to 20 saved configurations and unlimited MIX blocks, as described in the app. TEMPO, EMOM, TABATA, AMRAP, For Time, MIX, Rest, Stopwatch and Mirror cover strength work, intervals and recovery. The timers and Apple Watch app remain free, with no account, ads or session limit. The free tier keeps two saved configurations and two-block MIX circuits. Previously acquired access remains available. Pro offers an annual subscription, a monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices in your currency appear in the In-App Purchases section of this page and on the Pro screen in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Your workouts stay on your device. TempoReps does not use third-party analytics SDKs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bnjdpn.github.io/TempoReps/en-US/privacy.html

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
TempoReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.5 against TempoReps's 4.0. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). TempoReps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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 TempoReps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. 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: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of TempoReps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, TempoReps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus TempoReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTempoReps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Benjamin Dupin

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.3%

TempoReps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

TempoReps

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
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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
6 purchases

TempoReps

Subscriptions2
  • TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TempoReps Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Thanks$2.99
  • TempoReps Pro$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Support development$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or TempoReps?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while TempoReps averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or TempoReps have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; TempoReps does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or TempoReps?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and TempoReps every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and TempoReps on October 7, 2026.

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