# Intervals Pro vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Intervals Pro at 4.8 against Tap Timer's 4.0. Intervals Pro also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 7) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, 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 Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intervals Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tap Timer's.

Intervals Pro ships an update weekly, Tap Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) |

## 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


### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, vibration-based interval timing directly on your wrist. Build custom routines for workouts, focus sessions, or mindfulness practices with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. It runs standalone on your Apple Watch and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic alerts for interval phases, Standalone Apple Watch app, Drag-and-drop routine builder, Apple Health integration, Silent, vibration-based feedback, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intervals Pro free?

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

### Is Tap Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intervals Pro or Tap Timer?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Tap Timer averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or Tap Timer have ads?

Neither Intervals Pro nor Tap Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or Tap Timer?

Intervals Pro ships an update weekly, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tap Timer on November 5, 2026.

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