# Interval Timer vs Next Up

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Up at 76% against Interval Timer's 21%. Next Up also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 534, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Up's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Next Up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Next Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 534 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roma Sosnovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/956283664) | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665)

Organize your running and high-intensity interval training sessions with ease. Quickly set up custom time intervals for running, walking, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Receive voice and vibration notifications for interval changes, and enjoy background music playback.

**Highlights:** Intuitive design, Customizable time intervals, Warm-up and cool-down timers, Voice and vibration notifications, Background music support, Foreground/background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Run Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Interval Run Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Great for getting back into running

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio prompts when screen is locked
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔇 Voice prompts not loud enough

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets or freezes during workout
- Prompts not working when phone is locked or in pocket
- Unexpected interval changes or duration changes
- Compatibility issues with music playback

**Requested features**

- Option to pause/resume timer
- Larger time remaining display
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to play audio prompts even with screen off
- More interval options (run/walk/jog)


### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds), Detailed and full-screen display modes, Portrait and landscape orientation support, Quick actions for navigation and editing, Background notifications, Timer organization with folders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next Up free?

Next Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Next Up?

Next Up is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Next Up averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Next Up have ads?

Neither Interval Timer nor Next Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Next Up?

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Next Up every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Next Up on September 28, 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.*