Comparison

Intervo vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Intervo

Features
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Intervo is a fast, focused interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, EMOM and stretching. Build any work/rest interval, then let Intervo run the whole session for you โ€” hands-free. EVERYTHING IS FREE All features are unlocked at no cost: save unlimited presets, voice countdown, sound cues and color themes. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE โ€ข Set prepare, work and rest durations โ€ข Choose rounds per set and number of sets โ€ข Add a longer rest between sets โ€ข One-tap Tabata preset (20s work / 10s rest x 8) CLEAR, BIG DISPLAY โ€ข Huge color-coded countdown ring you can read across the room โ€ข Each phase has its own color: prepare, work, rest, set break โ€ข Round and set progress at a glance โ€ข A preview of what comes next AUDIO & HAPTICS โ€ข Beeps on every phase change and the final 3-second countdown โ€ข Vibration feedback โ€ข Optional spoken voice countdown (English / Japanese) โ€ข Keeps the screen awake during a workout SAVE YOUR ROUTINES Save any configuration as a named preset and start it again with one tap. Tabata, HIIT, EMOM and more are included to get you going. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Intervo generates time entirely on your device. It needs no account, no sign-in and no internet connection. Nothing about your workouts ever leaves your phone. โ€ข English and Japanese โ€ข Light and dark themes with multiple accent colors โ€ข Designed for one-handed use Whether you do quick Tabata sets at home or full HIIT circuits at the gym, Intervo keeps you moving. Download it free and start your first interval in seconds. Intervo is free and supported by ads.

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Whether you're settling in to focus or about to move, this is one interval timer for both. Switch between Focus mode and Workout mode with a single tap, and each one greets you with its own timing defaults, color, and wording. In Focus mode the work phase is called "Focus"; in Workout mode it's "Work." Breaks are called "Breathe" and "Long Break" โ€” no mechanical countdown language, just a bit of warmth while you push through. โ–  Who it's for - Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique to focus on study or work - Anyone timing HIIT or Tabata-style workouts - Anyone who needs phase changes to actually reach them while the phone is locked - Anyone tired of timer apps buried in ads โ–  Free features - Pomodoro preset (25 min work / 5 min break, 15 min long break every 4 sets, 8 sets total) - HIIT preset (fully customizable duration and set count) - Custom work time, rest time, and set count - Start, Pause, Reset, Skip - Sound + haptic + notification on every phase change โ€” arrives even when the screen is locked - Save 1 custom preset - Screen stays awake while the timer runs - Session summary screen after the final set - Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese โ–  Pro features (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Unlimited custom presets - History & Stats (today / this week / all-time focus totals, a 7-day chart, and a session log) - Focus BGM (16 tracks to choose from, continuous play and volume control) - No ads - Restore Purchases supported Timing is calculated from elapsed seconds since start, not a countdown that decrements โ€” so coming back from the background or a locked screen never leaves the display out of sync.

Screenshots

Intervo4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Intervo at none against Interval Timer's 1. Intervo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervo ships an update every 8 days, Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Intervo versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervoInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki OkawaKatsunobu Sunagawa

In-app purchases

None

Intervo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Intervo free?
Intervo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intervo or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Intervo does not.
Which is updated more often, Intervo or Interval Timer?
Intervo ships an update every 8 days, and Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Intervo was updated on October 7, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 21, 2026.

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