# Interval Timer vs Dash Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Dash Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-timer-track-and-field-plus/id1470903465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roma Sosnovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/956283664) | [David Voland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073790556) |

## 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)


### Dash Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-timer-track-and-field-plus/id1470903465)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Submitted Screenshots | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*