# ChronoSport vs Interval Timer

ChronoSport and Interval Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of ChronoSport's written reviews are positive against 29% of Interval Timer's. Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (152 vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChronoSport sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ChronoSport against 4.5 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 152 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of ChronoSport's written reviews are positive against 29% of Interval Timer's.

ChronoSport ships an update every 4 months, Interval Timer every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChronoSport | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronosport-gym-timer/id808810930/reviews)** | [4.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id1579228573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilian SUZAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/808810933) | [DMYTRO DOLOTOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536992504) |

## What reviewers say

### ChronoSport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronosport-gym-timer/id808810930)

This app helps athletes track workout and rest times with customizable timers and a set counter. It provides alerts before time ends and allows device locking for uninterrupted training. Designed for various sports, it aims to give users control over their performance.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Set counter, End-of-timer alerts, Device lock support, Workout performance tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $17.99 | one-time |


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id1579228573)

This versatile timer app is designed for various fitness routines, including HIIT, Tabata, and boxing. It also functions as a productivity timer and a kitchen timer, offering customizable settings for intervals, rounds, and rest periods.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval and rest times, Preset templates for boxing and martial arts, Productivity/Pomodoro timer function, Kitchen timer for cooking, Supports HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training, Warm-up and cool-down timers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access -50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChronoSport free?

ChronoSport 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, ChronoSport or Interval Timer?

ChronoSport is rated higher. ChronoSport averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.5 from 152 ratings.

### Do ChronoSport or Interval Timer have ads?

ChronoSport shows ads; Interval Timer does not.

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

ChronoSport ships an update every 4 months, and Interval Timer every 7 months. Most recently, ChronoSport was updated on November 11, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 11, 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.*