Best Interval Timer alternatives: apps like Interval Timer: Tabata Timer

Whether you want more options like Interval Timer 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 Interval Timer

Interval Timer: HIIT Workout by Yosyp Hameliak

Simple Stopwatch for Training

Editor's Choice

4.9😊(250 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive interface
🚀 Efficient for workouts
💰 One-time purchase option
✨ Clean and uncluttered design
💪 Great for various training types
✅ Works well on Apple Watch
🌟 Highly recommended by users
💯 Free and functional
🎯 Precisely what users are looking for

Room to Improve

🔇 Lack of customizable sounds
🚫 Ads can be intrusive
⚠️ App pauses when phone is locked
🗣️ Voice can be monotonous
🔄 Inconsistent sound notifications
📱 App doesn't run in background
⌚ Watch app issues
💸 Premium purchase problems

Interval Timer: Tabata & HIIT by SimpleInnovation LLC

Workout, fitness, crossfit

Strong Contender

4.9😊(389 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🚀 Intuitive interface
🔋 Doesn't drain battery
💪 Effective for interval training
📆 Tracks workout history

Room to Improve

🔔 Frequent prompts to rate the app
🔒 Concerns about data privacy and permissions
🔧 Limited customization options

Interval Timer: PureHIIT by Miklos Pavel

HIIT, Tabata, EMOM & Rounds

Worth Considering

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

4.8😐(297 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
👍 Great timer functionality
👍 Can program intervals (warmup, activity, rest, cool down)
👍 Supports many rounds (up to 100)
👍 Ability to save workouts
👍 No annoying AI voice, uses whistles
🚀 Works in the background
👍 Customizable beep sounds
👍 Can save multiple timers
👍 No bugs reported by some users
👍 Works well for short workouts
👍 Does not charge for basic features
👍 No intrusive ads or premium begging
👍 Good value for paid features (no ads, custom sounds)
👍 Excellent interval timer
👍 Perfect for various workout routines

Room to Improve

💰 App became paid unexpectedly
💰 Premium required to start timer
💡 Round cap limits functionality for high rep activities
💡 Needs more than 30 intervals for some routines (e.g., stretching)
💡 Lacks a background click feature (e.g., every second)
💡 Limited sound options
🐛 Adverts still present after paying to remove them
🐛 Awful standard exhale sound for rest (creepy sex comparison)
💰 Feeling conned after paying for ad removal

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This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and tracking Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and historical workout data. Users can customize workout parameters with ease.

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HIIT & Tabata: Interval Timer

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This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It offers professionally designed routines, custom interval creation, and progress tracking, making fitness accessible anywhere.

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This workout app offers customizable interval and rest times, with audio guidance that continues even when the app is in the background. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and easily repeat past workouts. It's designed to enhance your fitness routine without interrupting your music.

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This interval timer helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities like HIIT, tabata, and strength training. It offers customizable settings for timers, repetitions, and series, with audible and visual cues to guide your workouts.

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This fitness utility app assists with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It allows for flexible configuration of exercise programs, including warm-up, workout, and rest periods, and provides audio cues for transitions.

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