# Rewire vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Interval Timer at free with in-app purchases against Rewire's subscription. Interval Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 68%). Rewire's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (397 vs 39). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewire sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewire has 397 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Rewire's written reviews are positive against 85% of Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rewire ships an update weekly, Interval Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewire | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewire-cbt-and-dbt-therapy/id6737538908/reviews)** | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-workout-timer/id6740899335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 108 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Authentek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776998524) | [Vipul Prajapati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737800971) |

## What reviewers say

### Rewire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewire-cbt-and-dbt-therapy/id6737538908)

This app provides AI-powered therapy tools based on CBT and DBT to help users understand and manage their emotions. It offers guided exercises to reframe thoughts, calm intense feelings, and build lasting emotional balance. Features include a life coach for daily support and an AI journal for processing thoughts and identifying triggers.

**Highlights:** AI therapy tools, CBT and DBT exercises, Emotional reframing, Thought pattern analysis, AI Life Coach, AI Journal for triggers

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Gold | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with DBT/CBT
- 💡 Insightful AI suggestions
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Helps manage anxiety/attachment
- 👍 Nudges in the right direction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall/subscription required
- ⏳ Long onboarding process
- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Buggy exercises
- 💸 Short free trial (3 days)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on loading screen
- App support link goes to privacy policy
- App doesn't let users sign up
- Suggestions for questions are broken
- App freezes and is not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to view entire past entries to see patterns
- Widgets to display personal affirmations


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-workout-timer/id6740899335)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various fitness activities, including Tabata, HIIT, and running. Customize work and rest periods, set multiple rounds, and utilize voice prompts for seamless training. It functions as a stopwatch and countdown timer for diverse workout needs.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Tabata and HIIT workout support, Running and cardio intervals, Stopwatch and countdown timer, Voice prompts and loud alerts, Background mode, Screen stays awake

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer For Workouts | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Workouts Timer, Interval Timer | $9.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer, Tabata, HIIT | $19.99 | per year |
| Workouts Tabata Interval Timer Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewire free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewire or Interval Timer?

Rewire is rated higher. Rewire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Rewire or Interval Timer have ads?

Rewire shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rewire or Interval Timer?

Rewire ships an update weekly, and Interval Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rewire was updated on October 16, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 16, 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.*