Comparison

iCountTimer Pro vs Interval timer

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

Head to head
About

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

About

Interval timer

This app helps you structure workouts with customizable timers for high-intensity intervals and rest periods. Track your progress, create personalized training plans, or use recommendations to achieve fitness goals. Enhance your sessions with customizable themes, sounds, and voiceovers.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Workout logging
  • Personalized training programs
  • Recommended routines
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Multiple voiceover options
Features
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An easy-to-use timer app useful for gym and home workouts and for separating periods of high activity and rest to stay most productive during your day. Create your own training programs or use our recommendations to suit your goals. Keep a daily workout log and motivate yourself to achieve new goals. Many options for customizing the appearance of the application, such as color themes, sounds and multiple voiceover choises. You will never miss a signal again. With this app you can get in shape, lose weight, keep a clear and focused mind and became more healthfull person. Privacy policy: https://timer.works/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://timer.works/terms.html

Screenshots

iCountTimer Pro4 screens
Interval timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval timer at Free against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. Interval timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Interval timer is free to download; iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99 up front. Interval timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. iCountTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 37 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, Interval timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCountTimer Pro versus Interval timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimer ProInterval timer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmicWorksDmitriy Beloglazov

Customer experience

iCountTimer Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.2%

Interval timer

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%

In-app purchases

None

iCountTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Week3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Premium - Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium - Year$19.491 Year

Questions

Is iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval timer free?
Interval timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCountTimer Pro or Interval timer?
Interval timer is rated higher. iCountTimer Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Interval timer averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do iCountTimer Pro or Interval timer have ads?
Neither iCountTimer Pro nor Interval timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer Pro or Interval timer?
iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Interval timer daily. Most recently, iCountTimer Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and Interval timer on August 30, 2026.

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