# PT Timer vs Intervals

The clearest difference is rating: Intervals at 5.0 against PT Timer's 4.2. Intervals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Intervals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Intervals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PT Timer has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PT Timer ships an update every 2 months, Intervals every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PT Timer | Intervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-fitness-timer/id1659047701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) | [Matthew Waler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659047703) |

## What reviewers say

### PT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817)

This app helps you manage physical therapy routines by timing exercises, counting reps, and storing custom instructions. Focus on your form while the app guides you through your prescribed regimen.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise creation with instructions and photos, Precise timer and rep counting, Voice and tone cues, Exercise scheduling and reminders, Note-taking and PDF export, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full functionality | $0.99 | per month |
| Full functionality | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Full functionality | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly customizable routines
- ⏱️ Excellent for timing exercises
- 💯 Great for physical therapy
- 🎵 Audio cues are helpful
- 📸 Ability to add photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive to use
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Limited free mode/paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖼️ Photo upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Photo upload fails and hangs app
- Audio playback errors
- Countdown timer jumps to end
- Camera function not working

**Requested features**

- Export and import CSV files
- Sync exercises between devices
- Add photos from photo library
- Video support
- Share exercises and workouts with others


### Intervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-fitness-timer/id1659047701)

Create custom interval timers for your workouts. Easily set durations, repetitions, and rest periods. The app remembers your settings for quick access to your favorite routines.

**Highlights:** Custom timer duration, Repeat timer settings, Set rest time, Save timer settings, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PT Timer free?

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

### Is Intervals free?

Intervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PT Timer or Intervals?

Intervals is rated higher. PT Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Intervals averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PT Timer or Intervals have ads?

Neither PT Timer nor Intervals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PT Timer or Intervals?

PT Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Intervals every 3 months. Most recently, PT Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Intervals on October 30, 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.*