# Intervals Pro vs Pace Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Intervals Pro at 4.8 against Pace Watch's 3.8. Intervals Pro also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Pace Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pace Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Intervals Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pace Watch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | Pace Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-watch/id1252465274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [Simon Fortelny](https://appshunter.io/developer/601825403) |

## What reviewers say

### Intervals Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938)

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Highly customizable intervals (time/distance), Spoken interval names and prompts, Standalone Apple Watch workouts, Workout history with Apple Health, Home screen widgets for quick launch, Bluetooth heart rate monitor support, Siri Shortcuts integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intervals Pro (Legacy) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
- 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for interval displays
- Ability to batch delete or manage workout history
- Integration with more third-party fitness apps


### Pace Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-watch/id1252465274)

This app helps runners maintain a target pace during training. It provides haptic and audio feedback when you deviate from your desired speed, with adjustable leeway. It integrates with HealthKit to read and write workout data.

**Highlights:** Target pace training, Haptic and audio feedback, Phone-free operation, Adjustable pace buffer, HealthKit integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intervals Pro free?

Intervals Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pace Watch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intervals Pro or Pace Watch?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Pace Watch averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or Pace Watch have ads?

Neither Intervals Pro nor Pace Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or Pace Watch?

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Pace Watch every 8 days. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pace Watch on June 1, 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.*