# Best Interval Timer — Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training

> Customizable interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by 倩 赵.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 81 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi and 18 more
- Released: 2012-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews.md

## What is Best Interval Timer?

This app is like your personal coach, just focus on your workout without having to worry about time, Best Interval Timer will lead you to finish them perfectly.

There is one default routine in this free version, but you can edit it to your own one which include warm-up, high/low intensity, cool down and rest time etc, you can custom as many sets as you wish to do.

Key Features:

⁃ One default routine.
⁃ Big readable counting down time.
⁃ Start, pause or reset routine.
⁃ Warm up, low intensity, high intensity, cool down, rest time.
⁃ Support background, foreground playing and multitasking.
⁃ Music plays.
⁃ Vibrate or not.
⁃ 15 interval switch sounds.
⁃ 12 background interval pictures available. 
⁃ Show number of times you have practiced of one routine.
⁃ Support landscape and portrait.
⁃ Create one reminder to alert you doing your workout.
⁃ Supports universal version.

If you have any question or suggestion, please send email to our support userfeed@vip.tom.com.

## Key features

- Customizable workout routines
- Warm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periods
- Background and multitasking support
- Adjustable interval sounds and vibrations
- Workout practice tracking
- Landscape and portrait orientation

## What do users think of Best Interval Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Free
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 👍 Works in background
- 👍 Good for workouts
- 👍 Music integration
- 👍 Clear notifications
- 👍 Versatile timers
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Good basic functionality
- 👍 Minimal ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
- 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
- 🐛 Small numbers hard to read
- 🐛 Side view unusable
- 🐛 App stops working after rating notification
- 🐛 Crashes when saving timers
- 🐛 Crashes when editing exercises
- 🐛 Cool down comes between intervals instead of at the end
- 🐛 Buttons and words too small

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stops working after rating notification
- Buttons don't work after rating notification
- Crashes when saving timers
- Crashes when editing exercises
- Freezes and stops working
- Lost all timers after reinstalling
- Side view unusable

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save multiple intervals/routines
- Voice cues for start/stop
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Larger buttons and text
- Option to save different schedules (e.g., Tabata)
- Fix crashing when saving timers
- Fix crashing when editing exercises
- Improve side view usability
- Remove ads or reduce frequency
- Option to have cool down at the end of all intervals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2026-01-03, version 7.0*

Love this app for my gym sessions!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2025-11-14, version 7.0*

Great app.

### 5/5 — Very good interval timer

*2025-09-29*

Free and easy to set up.  Works in background so phone screen can be off when using.

### 5/5 — Best interval timer

*2025-08-22, version 7.0*

Best interval timer

### 4/5 — Easy

*2025-07-28, version 7.0*

Easy to set up. Pretty flexible.

### 5/5 — Best of best

*2025-07-25*

Simply the best

### 4/5 — Easy to use

*2025-07-24, version 7.0*

Easy to use

### 5/5 — My workouts

*2025-05-29*

My workouts are so cool. I bet my parents want to see that.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-11-27, version 6.0*

Love this app for my gym sessions!

### 5/5 — 很棒

*2024-06-27, version 6.0*

下载了好几个闹钟app就这个可以间隔计时

## Frequently asked questions about Best Interval Timer

### What does the Best Interval Timer app do?

This app functions as a personal coach for your workouts, managing all timing aspects so you can focus on exercising. It guides you through custom routines including warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods, ensuring you complete your workouts perfectly.

### What are the key features of this interval timer?

Key features include customizable routines with warm-up, intensity, cool-down, and rest times, support for background playback and multitasking, music integration, vibration options, various interval sounds, and background pictures. It also tracks practice times and supports both landscape and portrait orientations.

### Is the Best Interval Timer app free to use?

The app offers a free version that includes one default routine which can be edited. It is supported by advertisements. While the description doesn't explicitly mention paid upgrades, the presence of ads suggests a monetization model based on advertising.

### What kind of workouts can I use this app for?

This app is ideal for various types of timed workouts such as Tabata, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and circuit training. Its customizable nature allows you to tailor routines to your specific fitness goals and exercise preferences.

### Does the app work when my phone is locked or in another app?

Yes, the app supports background playing and multitasking. This means you can continue your workout timer even when your phone is locked or you are using other applications, ensuring uninterrupted guidance during your exercise session.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2025-07-23

⁃ Compatible with iOS 18.
⁃ Adds Catalan, Danish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovak, Swedish and Vietnamese.
⁃ Other minor bugs fixed.

### 6.0 — 2024-05-07

⁃ Adds Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Korean, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Polish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Hindi and Malay.
⁃ Other minor bugs fixed.

### 5.1.1 — 2023-12-01

⁃ Compatible with iOS 17.
⁃ Other minor bugs fixed.

### 5.1 — 2023-04-07

⁃ Compatible with iOS 16.
⁃ Other minor bugs fixed.

### 5.0 — 2022-04-07

⁃ Compatible with iOS 15.
⁃ Other minor bugs fixed.

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