Best apps like Intervals - HIIT Builder Lite

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Updated September 2026

Whether you want more options like Intervals 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 Intervals

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer#1

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer by Anuj Seth

Tabata Stopwatch Pro (TSP)
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(74K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This interval training app automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and sprints. It offers customizable intervals, voice guidance, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Helpful voice prompts and audio cues
  • 💪 Effective for HIIT and circuit training

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version with restrictions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🔍 Lack of visual indicators for exercise progress
Seconds Interval Timer#2

Seconds Interval Timer by Runloop Ltd

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(24K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great workout app
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Versatile for various workouts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional audio issues
  • 🔍 Limited Apple Watch integration
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer#3

Interval Timer - Tabata Timer by NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.

Multiple timers for fitness
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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Custom Interval Timers
Custom Interval Timers
Custom Interval Timers
Highly customizable flows
Free

Design personalized interval timers for workouts or productivity. Its intuitive editor allows for custom flows with various settings like countdowns and personalized interfaces. Offers light/dark modes and an option to disable ads.

Customizable interval flowsIntuitive timer editorCount up or down timers
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Workout Timer - HIIT, Tabata
Workout Timer - HIIT, Tabata
Workout Timer - HIIT, Tabata
Stretch, Yoga, Circuit Workout
Free

This versatile timer supports various training styles including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. Customize your work and rest intervals, track sets, and adjust sound and vibration settings for a personalized fitness experience. It's suitable for gym sessions, home stretching, yoga, and even non-fitness activities like studying and meditation.

Customizable workout and rest intervalsHIIT, Tabata, and circuit training supportSet number of sets and cycles
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Interval Timer: Tabata Workout
Interval Timer: Tabata Workout
Interval Timer: Tabata Workout
HIIT Training, Circuit, Boxing
Free

This app provides a customizable round-based timer for various time-based activities, including HIIT, circuit training, and boxing. It features a minimalistic design with big digits and bright colors, offering hand-crafted sounds to maintain focus. Users can create complex workouts, save custom sets, and track their workout history with Apple Health integration.

Customizable round-based timerMinimalistic design with big digitsHand-crafted sounds for focus
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HIIT • Workouts & Timer
HIIT • Workouts & Timer
HIIT • Workouts & Timer
24 Hour Fitness,Tabata,Cardio
Free

This app offers short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done anywhere with no equipment. It provides scientifically proven exercises, custom timer templates, and progress tracking to help users achieve fitness results quickly.

Short, high-intensity workoutsCustomizable timer templatesStep-by-step instructions
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HIIT | Down Dog
HIIT | Down Dog
HIIT | Down Dog
A new workout every time!
Free

This app offers a dynamic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) experience with over 1000 unique exercises, ensuring you never do the same workout twice. It's beginner-friendly with customizable workout lengths, exercise types, and music to keep you motivated and prevent plateaus.

Over 1000 unique exercisesCustomizable workout length and intervalsSelectable exercise categories (upper body, core, etc.)
💪 Health & Fitness
(48K)
subscription
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Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Running & Fitness Workouts
Free

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.

Highly customizable intervals (time/distance)Spoken interval names and promptsStandalone Apple Watch workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
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Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Free

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

Customizable rounds and cyclesInterval stopwatchBackground timer operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(60K)
ad-supported