# Timer for Workouts - Repeat — Interval, HIIT, Tabata, AMRAP

> Versatile interval timer for workouts, HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. (iPhone/iPad app by Applorium Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,388 App Store ratings · 217 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews.md

## What is Timer for Workouts?

The workout timer trusted by athletes, coaches and gym-goers since 2013. Repeat is built for one thing: keeping you moving through every round, set and interval of your training.

Whether you're grinding through Tabata sprints, HIIT circuits, EMOM workouts, AMRAP rounds, boxing intervals, CrossFit WODs or simple rest-work cycles - Repeat handles the timing so you can focus on the effort.

–– Built for every workout style:
• Tabata — 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds. Set it once, go.
• HIIT — custom work and rest intervals with unlimited repeats
• EMOM — every minute on the minute, as many rounds as you need
• Circuit training — chain multiple exercises with timed stations
• Boxing / MMA — round timers with rest between rounds
• CrossFit — AMRAPs, intervals and timed WODs
• Yoga & stretching — hold timers with gentle alerts
• Running — walk/run intervals for couch-to-5K and beyond

–– Dead simple to use:
Set your work time, rest time, number of rounds and press Start. Name your timers to keep them organized. That's it.

–– Keeps going when you put your phone down:
Runs in the background with audio and notification alerts. Lock your screen, switch apps, put your phone in your pocket — Repeat will tell you when to move and when to rest.

–– Audible countdown:
Hear "3, 2, 1" before each phase transition so you're always ready for what's next. Configurable from 3 to 10 seconds.

–– Fullscreen landscape mode:
Prop your phone on the gym floor and see a giant countdown from across the room. Phase colors change so you know work from rest at a glance.

Everything you need:
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• Work, rest, prepare and cool down phases
• Sets with rest between sets
• Up to 999 repeats and 999 sets with Pro
• 50+ alert sounds including voice commands
• Save multiple timers and switch between them
• Precise to the second
• Background alerts — no need to keep the app open
• Clean, minimal interface with no clutter

Repeat is used daily by personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, martial arts instructors, yoga teachers and hundreds of thousands of people who just want a timer that works and gets out of the way.

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Subscription terms:
- The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term.
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-repeat

## Key features

- Customizable work and rest intervals
- Support for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuits
- Background operation with alerts
- Audible countdowns
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Save and switch between multiple timers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Workout Timers | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Workout Timers | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime timers | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Timer for Workouts?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Versatile for various use cases
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💡 Helpful for managing routines and schedules
- 🚀 Excellent for interval training and workouts
- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, low volume, or inconsistent)
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of background/locked screen functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with timer resetting or not working as expected
- 🔒 No Apple Watch support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timers not working consistently
- Sound issues and notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Difficulty deleting or managing timers

**Most requested features**

- More customization options for timer sounds and alerts
- Ability to schedule timers to repeat at specific times
- Support for multiple timers/intervals running simultaneously
- Improved background/locked screen functionality
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables

## Recent user reviews (10 of 217)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Always bugging me to give a review

*2026-06-05, version 4.1*

When starting up, this app always bugging me to give a review.

### 2/5 — I preferred the old version

*2026-05-25*

Ever since the update, this app is not performing very well. The countdown sound seems to play randomly, app is often not responsive and it doesn’t seem to work well in the background. I’m not a fan

### 3/5 — Dark theme

*2026-03-22, version 4.0.1*

Are you forgot about dark theme? The new design is blinding and impossible to use…

### 1/5 — Ruined a very useful timer

*2026-03-22, version 4.0.1*

Sometimes more data is 
just more numbers - and not helpful at all. I’m sticking with the old version.  Thank you for making the old version available!

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-03-22, version 4.0.1*

Don’t fix what isn’t broken

### 5/5 — Super appli

*2026-03-11*

Merci pour votre appli super intuitive que j’utilise régulièrement. À quand une version sur apple watch ultra??

### 5/5 — The best app ever

*2026-02-21*

The best app ever

### 5/5 — Great exercise/physical therapy timer

*2026-02-07, version 3.0.2*

I watch TV while I do physical therapy and use Repeat Timer Pro to both pace and count the exercises. So I don’t have to mentally count. If I have to hold an uncomfortable position for the therapy, I use interval for the hold time and the larger time for the interval and add one to the repeat time. I like to hear the interval ticking while I’m holding the uncomfortable position🙄.

### 1/5 — Repeat Timer Pro: Countdown

*2026-01-27, version 3.0.2*

I need this to work even when my phone is turned off. The one that is free works better. I paid for this one several years ago and it worked then

### 3/5 — I really tried to like it

*2025-12-26, version 3.0.2*

I’ve been trying to use the Repeat Timer pro paid for version over and over many times for the past few years. It continues to fail to meet my expectations. I’m sorry. It’s a well built app, but the user experience has some serious issues. 1) if you put the phone in your pocket while you’re using it, it’s constantly shutting off the timer and changing it switching it between different modes and timers You can’t run with this thing. 2) the timer clicks and notification noises are not very loud, so if you try to listen to music at the same time, your music just drowns out the timer clicks and beeps and doesn’t work. 3) Shutting off the screen to prevent miss operation doesn’t solve because none of the chimes sound and nothing sounds loud enough. It’s not hands-free operation. What I need is hands-free operation something where I can tell it what I wanna do what interval interval for intensity interval and for rest interval, and then be able to put it in my pocket and go run. It just doesn’t let you do that.

## Frequently asked questions about Timer for Workouts

### What does this workout timer app do?

This app is designed to be a versatile timer for various workout styles, including HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuit training, boxing, and more. It allows users to set custom work and rest intervals, number of rounds, and provides audible alerts to guide them through their training sessions. The app runs in the background, ensuring it continues to function even when the screen is locked or other apps are in use.

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

Key features include customizable work, rest, prepare, and cool down phases, support for multiple repeats and sets (up to 999 with Pro), over 50 alert sounds including voice commands, the ability to save and switch between multiple timers, precise second-by-second timing, background alerts, and a clean, minimal interface. It also offers a fullscreen landscape mode for easy viewing during workouts.

### How much does this workout timer app cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. While specific pricing details are not provided, users can manage their subscription and turn off auto-renewal through their account settings after purchase. Payment is charged to the iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase.

### What workout styles are supported by this app?

This app supports a wide range of workout styles, including Tabata (20s work/10s rest), HIIT (custom intervals with unlimited repeats), EMOM (every minute on the minute), circuit training (timed stations), boxing/MMA (round timers), CrossFit (AMRAPs, intervals, WODs), yoga & stretching (hold timers), and running (walk/run intervals).

### Can this timer run in the background during my workout?

Yes, the app is designed to run in the background. It will continue to provide audio and notification alerts even when your phone is locked, you switch to another app, or put it in your pocket. This ensures you are always aware of when to move and when to rest without needing to keep the app open.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2026-06-10

Bug fixes & improvements

### 4.1 — 2026-03-25

Introducing statistics!

### 4.0.1 — 2026-03-21

Bug fixes & improvements

### 4.0 — 2026-03-20

- Added multiple sets
 - Added a cooldown timer
 - Added a Countdown timer

### 3.0.2 — 2024-06-12

- New list view
- Bug fixes and improvements

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