Best apps like HIITLY – Smart Workout Timer

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Updated September 2026

Whether you want more options like HIITLY or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to HIITLY

Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer#1

Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer by Intervals, LLC

Running & Fitness Workouts
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
  • 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
  • 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics
  • 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💻 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
Best Interval Timer#3

Best Interval Timer by 倩 赵

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(81 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

What We Love

  • 👍 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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

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This app helps you create and track personalized running interval workouts. Customize rounds, sprint durations, and recovery periods for high-intensity training. Its simple interface makes it easy to focus on your run and improve performance.

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This app offers advanced interval training timing with customizable modes and the ability to control an external LED display. It integrates with wearables and heart rate monitors for a comprehensive workout experience.

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This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer designed for intense training sessions like CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness. It features a massive, high-contrast display, customizable interval options, and seamless audio cue integration with music apps. All workouts are automatically saved for easy tracking and reuse.

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This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

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This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Customizable sets, intervals, and rest timesRuns in background and with screen lockedMusic playlist integration
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Interval Timer: Tabata & HIIT
Interval Timer: Tabata & HIIT
Interval Timer: Tabata & HIIT
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This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training routines, including HIIT and Tabata. Easily set up custom workouts, track your progress, and stay motivated with visual cues and audio notifications. It's suitable for a wide range of activities from fitness to productivity.

Customizable workout setupProgress tracking with calendarSaveable custom presets
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