Comparison

Intervals Pro vs Better Workout

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

Head to head
About

Intervals Pro

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
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Custom Interval Training at its best for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad. Featured by Apple and recommended by fitness instructors, personal trainers, marathon runners, and coaches. Let Intervals Pro guide you through any type of interval workout: HIIT, running, strength training, yoga, stretching, circuit training, boxing, MMA, elliptical, rehabilitation, meditation, 7-minute workouts, and many more. FEATURED BY • Apple - App of the Day in 132 Countries • Apple - Workout with Apple Watch, Quick HIIT Workouts • Women's Health Magazine • COACH Magazine • SixColors.com HIGHLIGHTS • Highly Customizable • Home Screen Widgets to quickly launch timers • Spoken interval names and prompts • Customizable alert sounds • Standalone Apple Watch workouts. Leave your iPhone at home! • Workout History using Apple Health data • View an Apple Watch workout live on your iPhone! • Run in the background with the screen locked • Play music or podcasts using the app of your choice • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support for Apple Watch or iPhone • Fill your Activity Rings • Siri Shortcuts • Share timers with friends • Time and Distance Goals • Running Pace and Heart Rate Targets • Auto pause and resume • Send completed workouts to Strava • Confetti! PERSONALIZE YOUR WORKOUT • Customize the Name, Duration, Alert, and Color for each interval • Customize Alert Sounds and Voice Prompts to guide you through your workout • Set a Countdown Alert and vibrations when the interval is about to end • Optional halfway alert • Set target heart rate ranges for each interval • Set time and distance goals FLEXIBLE INTERVAL DURATIONS • Time based (e.g., 45 seconds) • Distance-based (e.g., 0.5 MI or KM) • Count up intervals keep running until your ready for the next interval • Estimated time or distance. Count down time or distance to zero and then continue the interval, counting up until you're ready to move on. THE BEST APPLE WATCH INTERVAL TIMER • Leave your phone at home with our standalone Apple Watch app • Control your music or podcasts on the "Now Playing" screen • View an Apple Watch workout live on your iPhone • Alert Sounds and Voice Prompts to guide you through your workout • Configurable haptic alert countdown that taps you on the wrist when the interval is ending • Track heart rate, calories, distance, and pace • Route tracking for running, walking, and cycling • Workouts contribute to the Apple Watch Activity Rings WORKOUT HISTORY USING APPLE HEALTH • Intervals Pro has the best Apple Health integration of any interval training app • Track heart rate, calories, distance, and pace • Route tracking for running, walking, and cycling • Detailed stats for every interval • All your data is safely stored in Apple Health GREAT FOR RUNNING AND CYCLING • Interval duration can be set to either a specified time or distance • Display current pace, pace for the interval, or pace for the entire run • Configure heart rate ranges per interval • Analyze each interval of your run in the workout history MULTIPLE VOICES AND LANGUAGES • Select the language and voice to use for all spoken alerts. • Spoken alerts are localized to 10 languages. Chinese (simplified), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, and Swedish. Get Intervals Pro today, and your workouts will never be the same! SUBSCRIPTION INFO Intervals Pro is free to download and has a free timer. To create multiple timers and unlock all the features of the app, you may choose between a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription option. Upon confirmation of the purchase, payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store app. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://intervalspro.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Intervals Pro4 screens
Better Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Intervals Pro at 14K against Better Workout's 25. Better Workout's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intervals Pro against 4.7 for Better Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intervals Pro versus Better Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervals ProBetter Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntervals, LLCMartin Lasek

Customer experience

Intervals Pro

All ratings13,612 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.7%

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Intervals Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout data not syncing correctly
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

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

Better Workout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Intervals Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Awesome Tip$1.99
  • Massive Tip$4.99
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  • Amazing Tip$9.99
  • Intervals Pro (Legacy)$69.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Intervals Pro free?
Intervals Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intervals Pro or Better Workout?
Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do Intervals Pro or Better Workout have ads?
Neither Intervals Pro nor Better Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or Better Workout?
Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Better Workout on June 10, 2026.

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