# Interval Timer vs PushPress Workout Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushPress Workout Timer at none against Interval Timer's 8. PushPress Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 5.7K). On price, review sentiment 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. PushPress Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

PushPress Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of PushPress Workout Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, PushPress Workout Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | PushPress Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-workout-timer/id826016623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [PushPress, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/688595778) |

## 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


### PushPress Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushpress-workout-timer/id826016623)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.

**Highlights:** AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timers, Records active energy burned to Apple Health, Motivational countdowns from fitness personalities, Clean, bold, high-contrast display, Pair with TV for a gym clock display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great timer for workouts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (volume changes, audio cutting out)
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Apple Watch and other apps
- 👎 Intrusive ads in some versions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resetting or freezing during workouts
- Inconsistent behavior of 'Rounds Left' and 'Cycles Left' timers
- Workout duration not accurately recorded in Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Option to choose countdown voice/sound
- Ability to save custom workout routines
- Halfway point alerts for work intervals
- EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer mode
- Improved Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is PushPress Workout Timer free?

PushPress Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PushPress Workout Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PushPress Workout Timer averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; PushPress Workout Timer does not.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and PushPress Workout Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and PushPress Workout Timer on September 22, 2026.

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