Comparison

Interval Timer vs Dash Timer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

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
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Choose from 25+ ready-made running workouts—or build custom run-walk intervals, HIIT sessions, and cardio workouts in seconds. Customize every step, duration, and repeat cycle, then train with voice announcements and haptic cues. Control workouts from Apple Watch, save completed sessions to Apple Health, and review your workout history. Choose a workout, tailor it if you want, hit Start, and focus on your training—not the clock. EXPLORE 25+ READY-MADE WORKOUTS • Find run-walk sessions, interval runs, sprints, hill repeats, tempo workouts, and more • Choose from curated workouts for different training styles and goals • Start any workout as-is or customize it to fit your training • Save your favorites to My Workouts for quick access BUILD ADVANCED CUSTOM WORKOUTS • Create multi-step workouts with timed intervals and recovery periods • Add warm-up, running, walking, rest, and cool-down sections • Set a duration for each step and repeat cycles for interval blocks • Add custom cues to guide you through each step • Build anything from simple run-walk intervals to advanced training sessions • Save multiple workouts for quick access • Preview your complete workout before you start STAY IN THE FLOW • Hear clear voice announcements at every interval transition • Feel haptic cues when it’s time to change pace • Keep your workout active while your iPhone is locked or the app is in the background • Listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks while you train TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH • Sync your workouts to Apple Watch • Start, control, and monitor workouts directly from your wrist • Train phone-free with workouts ready on your Watch • Track heart rate, distance, and active energy during your workout • Save completed workouts to Apple Health TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Browse completed workouts in calendar and history views • Review duration, intervals, distance, and active energy • Follow your training over time • Share your workout results • Export and restore backups of your workout data BUILT FOR EVERY WORKOUT Whether you’re starting a beginner run-walk program, adding speed intervals, preparing for a race, or building a focused HIIT session, Interval Run gives you the flexibility to train your way. Start with one of 25+ ready-made workouts or build your own from scratch. Interval Run handles the timing so you can focus on your training. Some features shown, including the full workout library, advanced workout creation, multiple saved workouts, and full workout history, require Interval Run Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dash Timer

This fitness app helps track athletic performance with features like an athletic stopwatch, timed haptics, and detailed workout history. It supports various activities, integrates with Apple Health, and provides coaches with performance analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Athletic Stopwatch
  • Timed Haptics
  • Workout History & Summaries
  • Pace Goals
  • Apple Health Integration
  • Coach Performance Analysis
Features
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Maximize your athletic potential! Dash Timer is the ultimate fitness app designed specifically for track and field athletes, sprinters, runners, and fitness enthusiasts. Elevate your performance, crush your personal bests, and train smarter with Dash Timer's powerful features. TRAIN LIKE A TRACK PRO: Practice block starts and strength train more effectively with Dash Timer's Athletic Stopwatch, Command Starts, Timed Haptics, and saved intervals. Ideal for aggressive, high-speed training, Dash Timer is your ultimate companion for improving track and field performance. VERSATILITY AT ITS BEST: Not just for track athletes, Dash Timer supports a wide range of activities, including sprints, runs, bike rides, lifts, HIIT, and more. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or a fitness enthusiast, Dash Timer has everything you need to excel in your training. UNPARALLELED WORKOUT HISTORY: Dash Timer empowers you to access your workout history from all of your favorite apps - right on your wrist! Discover detailed workouts and weekly summaries dating back to the last 250 sessions. Effortlessly keep track of your progress and performance trends, enabling you to train smarter and reach your peak potential. TAILORED FOR YOUR WORKOUTS: Choose between Manual or Auto Segments, set Pace Goals, and access a wealth of workout metrics right on your wrist. Stay on pace, track your progress, and optimize your workouts like never before. COACHES’ DREAM TOOL: For coaches, Dash Timer offers tamper-proof screenshots and weekly summaries to evaluate students and athletes effortlessly. Keep track of their progress and analyze performance data with ease. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION: Dash Timer syncs seamlessly with Apple Health and Apple Fitness, ensuring all your workout data is conveniently stored and accessible in one place. It also supports Activity Rings, trends, awards, sharing, and competitions. SIMPLE TO USE, POWERFUL RESULTS: With convenient music controls, optional app shortcuts via the Digital Crown, and a plethora of useful Apple Watch Complications, Dash Timer offers a user-friendly experience without compromising on performance. Don't wait to unleash your full athletic potential. Download Dash Timer now and experience a whole new level of fitness training. An Apple Watch with watchOS 6.0 or later is required for fitness tracking. Visit www.dashtimer.com for more information and dedicated support to help you crush your fitness goals. Get Dash Timer today and transform the way you train!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Dash Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dash Timer at 93% against Interval Timer's 21%. Dash Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (534 vs 41). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dash Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 534 ratings behind it against 41, 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 93% of Dash Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Dash Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Dash Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerDash Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (534 ratings)4.8 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoma SosnovskyDavid Voland

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings534 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative70.5%

Dash Timer

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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)
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  • Congratulatory audio cue at the end

Dash Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Run Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Run Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
1 purchases

Dash Timer

One-time1
  • Check Submitted Screenshots$29.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash Timer free?
Dash Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Dash Timer?
Dash Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Dash Timer averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Dash Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Dash Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Dash Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Dash Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dash Timer on September 15, 2026.

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