# Best Interval Timer vs Simple Repeat Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Best Interval Timer at 4.6 against Simple Repeat Timer's 3.7. Best Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Simple Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Repeat Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Best Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Interval Timer has 86 ratings behind it against 13, 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 54% of Simple Repeat Timer's.

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer | Simple Repeat Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Alberto Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/325350793) |

## 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)


### Simple Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141)

This app assists with repetitive, timed activities. It's designed to help users track sets and durations for exercises or other timed tasks, preventing distractions and lost counts.

**Highlights:** Repetitive timed activities, Set and duration tracking, Distraction prevention, Exercise routine support, Customizable timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Repeat Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer?

Best Interval Timer is rated higher. Best Interval Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Simple Repeat Timer averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer have ads?

Best Interval Timer shows ads; Simple Repeat Timer does not.

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

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Best Interval Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Repeat Timer on November 1, 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.*