Comparison

Visual Timers vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Visual Timers

This app allows you to manage multiple timers simultaneously with a visually appealing interface. It offers customization options and ensures alarms sound even when the app is in the background or closed. It respects silent mode and do not disturb settings.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous timer display
  • Customizable timer names and durations
  • Background timer operation
  • Respects silent mode
  • Respects Do Not Disturb
  • Audible and vibration alerts
Features
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One of the most visually stunning timers ever conceived for the App Store, Visual Timers allow you to see the progression of up to 6 timers simultaneously on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The timers were carefully designed to be aesthetically pleasing and functional, making it to easy to start, pause, reset and customize them. Your timers will go off even if Visual Timers is in the background or has been completely terminated! It will vibrate once and sound the original Marimba iPhone tune once a timer has expired. Silent Mode and Do Not Disturb (both are respected) Silent Mode - Visual Timers will respect your desire to have your iOS device silenced and no audible alarm will be heard when this is on. This is great for when you are in a movie theater or when you are around a sleeping baby, for example, and you forgot to turn off a running timer. Do Not Disturb - Visual Timers will respect your desire to not be disturbed and no audible alarm will be heard when your iOS device is set to Do Not Disturb and turned off (including when you are in the locked screen). This is great for when you have gone to bed and wish to not be disturbed regardless of any timers you may have left running. CUSTOMIZING A TIMER • Tap and hold one of the timers. The Timer Setup page will appear, and prompt for the timer name and duration. When you are finished, tap Done. STARTING A TIMER • To start a timer, simply tap it. PAUSING A TIMER • To pause a timer that is currently running, simply tap it. RESETTING A TIMER • Tap and hold one of the timers. The Timer Setup page will appear. Tap the Done button to close the Timer Setup page. This will also reset the timer. AUDIBLE ALARMS • To hear audible alarms from Visual Timers, please do not have your iOS device set to Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb.

About

Interval Timer

This app provides versatile timers for various activities, including high-intensity interval training, Pomodoro technique, and meditation. Its intuitive design and customizable modes help users focus on their tasks or workouts without distraction.

Highlights
  • Rotary knob for time setting
  • Four distinct timer modes (Timer, Pomodoro, Interval, Meditation)
  • Customizable work/rest durations for intervals
  • Automatic session tracking for Pomodoro
  • Keyboard shortcuts for play/pause and reset
  • Native notifications and haptic feedback
Features
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Train smarter with Interval Timer -- the interval app built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and deep work sessions. Set your time with a satisfying rotary knob, hit play, and focus. Four built-in modes cover every workflow -- from high-intensity circuits to calm meditation. FOUR MODES - Timer: Simple countdown up to 60 minutes. Drag the knob and go. - Pomodoro: Classic 25/5/15 technique with automatic work-break cycling and session tracking. - Interval: HIIT and boxing-style rounds with configurable work/rest durations. Perfect for Tabata, circuit training, and gym workouts. - Meditation: Mindfulness timer with a calm green accent and gentle completion sound. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Drag-to-set rotary knob with satisfying tick marks and progress arc - Each mode has its own accent color for instant recognition - Keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/pause, R to reset - Compact window that stays out of your way - Native notifications when your timer completes - Haptic feedback on supported devices Whether you are training at the gym, studying with Pomodoro, running boxing rounds, or winding down with breathwork -- Interval Timer gives you precise control without the clutter. Less setup. More flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visual Timers4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 5.0 against Visual Timers's 3.6. Visual Timers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Timers has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Timers ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Timers versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual TimersInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.Evgeny Goncharov

Customer experience

Visual Timers

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visual Timers

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Phygital Timer Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Visual Timers free?
Visual Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Timers or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Visual Timers averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Visual Timers or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Visual Timers nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Timers or Interval Timer?
Visual Timers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Visual Timers was updated on June 9, 2026 and Interval Timer on August 22, 2026.

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