# Workout Interval Timer Lite vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer at every 2 days against Workout Interval Timer Lite's every 5 weeks. Workout Interval Timer Lite's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 77) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Interval Timer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Interval Timer sells 2 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 — 4.7 for Workout Interval Timer Lite against 4.8 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Workout Interval Timer Lite's written reviews are positive against 91% of Interval Timer's.

Workout Interval Timer Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Interval Timer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Interval Timer Lite | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684/reviews) | **[4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-workout/id1522536309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DenciSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583724967) | [Mizo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820590289) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Interval Timer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684)

This app coaches your workouts with customizable timers, allowing you to focus on training. It supports advanced features like location tracking and heart rate monitoring, with voice and audio cues for seamless interval management.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers (HIIT, Circuit, Custom, Simple), Location tracking for route and distance statistics, Heart rate training with Bluetooth LE monitor support, Voice and audio cues for interval notifications, Workout history and iCloud synchronization, Music integration for timers and intervals

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Custom Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Simple Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Circuit Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited HIIT Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Highly customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient interval timers
- 🌟 Great sound effects and cues
- 🎨 Visually appealing design and color schemes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Deceptive free version limitations
- 💸 App feels expensive to some
- 🚫 Ads in paid version (reported by one user)
- 🎶 Music playback issues (stops randomly, restarts after pause)
- 🔊 Interval sounds not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops during workouts randomly
- Interval sounds don't work half the time
- Ads appear in the paid no-ad version
- Music restarts after a pause even when 'play through pauses' is selected
- Asking to save workout after every timer use can be burdensome

**Requested features**

- Add a "for time" timer option
- Add lock screen notifications after each interval
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add a function to flash at the last 5 or 3 seconds of an interval
- Option to turn off workout saving after each timer use


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-workout/id1522536309)

This app provides a customizable round-based timer for various time-based activities, including HIIT, circuit training, and boxing. It features a minimalistic design with big digits and bright colors, offering hand-crafted sounds to maintain focus. Users can create complex workouts, save custom sets, and track their workout history with Apple Health integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable round-based timer, Minimalistic design with big digits, Hand-crafted sounds for focus, Unlimited saved intervals, Quick Set feature, Apple Health integration, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals+ Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Interval Timer Lite free?

Workout Interval Timer Lite 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, Workout Interval Timer Lite or Interval Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Workout Interval Timer Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.

### Do Workout Interval Timer Lite or Interval Timer have ads?

Neither Workout Interval Timer Lite nor Interval Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Interval Timer Lite or Interval Timer?

Workout Interval Timer Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Interval Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Workout Interval Timer Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 3, 2026.

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