# Interval Timer vs Workout Interval Timer Lite

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Interval Timer Lite at none against Interval Timer's shown. Workout Interval Timer Lite also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 247) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). 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 Workout Interval Timer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Interval Timer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 247, 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 89% of Workout Interval Timer Lite's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Workout Interval Timer Lite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Workout Interval Timer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.7 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 247 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 143 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [DenciSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583724967) |

## 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 Interval Timer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684)

This app coaches your workouts with customizable timers, allowing you to focus on training. It supports advanced features like location tracking and heart rate monitoring, with voice and audio cues for seamless interval management.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers (HIIT, Circuit, Custom, Simple), Location tracking for route and distance statistics, Heart rate training with Bluetooth LE monitor support, Voice and audio cues for interval notifications, Workout history and iCloud synchronization, Music integration for timers and intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Custom Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Simple Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Circuit Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited HIIT Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Highly customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient interval timers
- 🌟 Great sound effects and cues
- 🎨 Visually appealing design and color schemes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Deceptive free version limitations
- 💸 App feels expensive to some
- 🚫 Ads in paid version (reported by one user)
- 🎶 Music playback issues (stops randomly, restarts after pause)
- 🔊 Interval sounds not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops during workouts randomly
- Interval sounds don't work half the time
- Ads appear in the paid no-ad version
- Music restarts after a pause even when 'play through pauses' is selected
- Asking to save workout after every timer use can be burdensome

**Requested features**

- Add a "for time" timer option
- Add lock screen notifications after each interval
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add a function to flash at the last 5 or 3 seconds of an interval
- Option to turn off workout saving after each timer use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Interval Timer Lite free?

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

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

Workout Interval Timer Lite is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Workout Interval Timer Lite averages 4.7 from 247 ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; Workout Interval Timer Lite does not.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Workout Interval Timer Lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Workout Interval Timer Lite on August 25, 2026.

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