Interval Timer vs Run Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
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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 Appleβs standard End User License Agreement. Learn more: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Run Plus
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Track your running shoe mileage automatically β with the watch you already use. Run Plus reads the runs your Garmin, Apple Watch or COROS already saves to Apple Health and turns them into shoe mileage, weekly and monthly stats, and training paces. No account, no sign-up, and no servers of ours: your running data stays on your iPhone and in your own iCloud backup. See how far you ran today, your total distance this month, how your pace is changing, and how many miles are left on your running shoes β all in one place. From runners preparing for their first 5K to marathoners chasing a new personal best, Run Plus is built for runners who want to understand their performance through data and keep improving over time. ## RUN PLUS FEATURES ## YOUR RUNNING HISTORY AT A GLANCE - Automatically imports running activities stored in your Health app - View weekly and monthly mileage and average pace at a glance - Explore detailed stats for each run, including distance, pace, heart rate, elevation, and splits - Level up your Running Level as your total mileage grows - Manually add runs that arenβt available in your Health app - Edit activity titles and workout types - Exclude activities you donβt want to see in Run Plus ### TRACK YOUR RUNNING SHOE MILEAGE No more guessing how far your running shoes have gone. Run Plus keeps track for you. - Automatically assigns new runs to your default running shoes - See total mileage and usage for each pair - Set a target mileage to help you know when it may be time for a replacement - Retire old shoes while keeping their complete running history - Save shoe details including brand, model, color, and photo Especially useful for runners who rotate multiple pairs for different types of training. ### SHARE YOUR RUN - See the photos you took during a run right in its record - Put distance, time and pace on your photo and share it (5 layouts) - Pinch to zoom and drag to frame just the part you want ### FIND THE RIGHT PACE FOR YOUR FITNESS Use your current performance to discover training paces and estimate your next race result. - Analyze your current running fitness using VDOT - Calculate E Β· M Β· T Β· I Β· R training paces - Estimate 10K, half marathon, and marathon times from your 5K result - Use the Yasso 800 calculator to evaluate your marathon goal - Estimate how differences in running shoe weight may affect your pace Plan your next run with numbers, not guesswork. ### CHECK BEFORE YOU RUN Get the information you need before heading outside. - Check current weather and feels-like temperature - Quickly see whether the conditions are suitable for running - Get running outfit suggestions based on the temperature - Discover useful running information for training and injury prevention ### YOUR RUNNING DATA STAYS YOURS Run Plus is designed to keep your running data simple and private. - No Run Plus account or login required - Health data is accessed as read-only and is never modified - Your health data is never sent to Run Plus servers - Shoe data and app settings can be backed up through your personal cloud account and restored when you change devices ### AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Run Plus supports: Korean Β· English Β· Japanese Β· Simplified Chinese Β· Traditional Chinese Β· Spanish Β· Portuguese Β· German Β· French ## RUN PLUS PRO Manage more running shoes and enjoy Run Plus without ads. - One-time purchase β no subscription - Unlock unlimited active running shoes - Remove ads Running history, mileage statistics, and core running calculators are available in the free version as well. Youβre already putting in the miles. Your running history is already there. Now use Run Plus to understand your data, manage your shoes and training, and prepare for your next goal. Track your runs. Know your pace. Run better with Run Plus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against Run Plus's shown. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Run Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Run Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval Timer ships an update daily, Run Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Run Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JIMMY CHARRA | KIRYONG NAM |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Monthly Access β Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access β Premium$19.99
Run Plus
- RunPlus Pro$6.99









