# Best Interval Timer vs Timer Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Best Interval Timer at none against Timer Plus's 2. Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (60K vs 81). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Best Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Best Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Timer Plus's.

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, Timer Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer | Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews) | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742)

This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Warm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periods, Background and multitasking support, Adjustable interval sounds and vibrations, Workout practice tracking, Landscape and portrait orientation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Free
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 👍 Works in background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
- 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
- 🐛 Small numbers hard to read
- 🐛 Side view unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after rating notification
- Buttons don't work after rating notification
- Crashes when saving timers
- Crashes when editing exercises
- Freezes and stops working

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple intervals/routines
- Voice cues for start/stop
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Larger buttons and text
- Option to save different schedules (e.g., Tabata)


### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Interval Timer free?

Best Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer or Timer Plus?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Best Interval Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Timer Plus averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer or Timer Plus have ads?

Both Best Interval Timer and Timer Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best Interval Timer or Timer Plus?

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Timer Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Best Interval Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timer Plus on September 24, 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.*