# Intervals Pro vs Next Up

The clearest difference is update cadence: Intervals Pro at every 8 days against Next Up's every 5 weeks. Intervals Pro also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2.8K) and review sentiment (84% vs 76%). Next Up's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intervals Pro sells 8 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intervals Pro against 4.7 for Next Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Up's.

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, Next Up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | Next Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) |

## 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


### 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 Intervals Pro free?

Intervals Pro 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, Intervals Pro or Next Up?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Next Up averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or Next Up have ads?

Neither Intervals Pro nor Next Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or Next Up?

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Next Up every 5 weeks. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on September 29, 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.*