Comparison

Interval Timer vs Interval Timer (Simple)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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Train smarter with Interval Timer Workout β€” a clean, powerful and customizable timer built for serious results. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, circuit training or custom workouts, this timer keeps you focused, consistent, and in control from start to finish. Features: β€’ Custom training, rest, and round durations β€’ Support for multiple sets and long recovery breaks β€’ Automatic total time calculation β€’ Large, easy-to-read timer interface β€’ Optional sound and vibration cues β€’ Simple, distraction-free experience β€’ No ads, no account required Designed for: β€’ HIIT and Tabata workouts β€’ Home and gym training routines β€’ Circuit, strength, and mobility sessions β€’ Boxing, CrossFit, cardio intervals, and more Built for speed, simplicity, and performance. Download Interval Timer Workout and take full control of your training. This app uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement. Learn more: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Interval Timer (Simple)

Features
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Why are all these interval timers so complicated? Ain't nobody got time for that. Stupid simple interval timer. Set interval. Toggle sound. Get to work. EXOX timer (Every X On The X).

Screenshots

Interval Timer3 screens
Interval Timer (Simple)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer at daily against Interval Timer (Simple)'s weekly. Interval Timer (Simple)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer (Simple) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update daily, Interval Timer (Simple) weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Interval Timer versus Interval Timer (Simple): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerInterval Timer (Simple)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIMMY CHARRADomett Xing

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access – Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access – Premium$19.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer (Simple)

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$6.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer (Simple) free?
Interval Timer (Simple) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Interval Timer (Simple) have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Interval Timer (Simple) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Interval Timer (Simple)?
Interval Timer ships an update daily, and Interval Timer (Simple) weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Interval Timer (Simple) on September 20, 2026.

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