# Interval Timer vs Interval

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval at 91% against Interval Timer's 21%. Interval also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (534 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Interval asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interval 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 5, 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 91% of Interval's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-walk-hiit/id956283665/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-simple-timer/id1562597618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roma Sosnovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/956283664) | [Alex Beltyukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526909469) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

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


### Interval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-simple-timer/id1562597618)

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable interval timers. Set work and rest periods, and repeat cycles for your training sessions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown, Work interval setting, Rest interval setting, Number of cycles, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Interval free?

Interval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Interval is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Interval averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Interval have ads?

Neither Interval Timer nor Interval shows ads.

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