# Workout Timer: Interval HIIT — Tabata, boxing, and climbing

> Customizable interval timer for workouts with audio cues and saved templates. (iPhone/iPad app by Josh Approved LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josh Approved LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896184651)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178/reviews.md

## What is Workout Timer?

A workout interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, and any work-and-rest routine. Build a timer once, save it, and run it again with one tap. It's free to use. No paywall. No ads. No tracking. No accounts.

What it does:
- Build interval timers with warm-up, work, rest, recovery, and cool-down phases
- Save timers as templates and run them again in one tap
- Audio cues, haptics, and optional voice announcements at every phase change
- Watch the phase, set, and time left on a clear countdown screen
- On iOS, a Live Activity shows your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- Keeps running with the screen locked, so the phone can sit in your pocket

Made for any interval discipline:
- Rock climbing: hangboard and fingerboard repeaters (try 7 seconds on, 3 seconds off, for 6 sets), plus campus-board and no-hang protocols
- Boxing, MMA, and martial arts: timed rounds with rest between them
- High-intensity interval training and functional fitness: Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP
- Running and cycling: sprint and interval training
- Strength and calisthenics: timed sets and supersets
- Yoga, mobility, and stretching: hold each pose for a set time
- Physical therapy and rehab: timed holds and repetitions
- Meditation and breathwork: steady, repeating intervals

If it has a "work for a bit, rest for a bit, repeat" shape, you can build it here.

Your data stays with you. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.
Your timers stay on your phone. The only network activity is the check for app updates, which carries no information about you.
Open source: https://github.com/Josh-Approved/workout-timer

What it doesn't do:
No paywall. No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No subscriptions. The whole app is the whole app: every feature is here, free.

Josh Approved is supported by the people who use it. No ads, no subscriptions, no data harvest. What keeps this sustainable is whether it's worth a few dollars to you. If it is, there's an optional tip jar in the app.

Send feedback: feedback@joshapproved.com

## Key features

- Build custom interval timers
- Save and reuse timer templates
- Audio cues and haptic feedback
- Voice announcements for phase changes
- Live Activities on iOS Lock Screen
- Runs with screen locked


## Frequently asked questions about Workout Timer

### What workout routines can Workout Timer be used for?

Workout Timer is designed for any work-and-rest routine, including popular formats like Tabata and HIIT. You can build custom timers with warm-up, work, rest, recovery, and cool-down phases to suit your specific training needs.

### Does Workout Timer have ads?

No, Workout Timer is completely ad-free. The developer explicitly states 'No ads' and 'No tracking' to ensure an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I save my custom timers in Workout Timer?

Yes, you can build a timer once, save it as a template, and run it again with a single tap. This feature allows for quick access to your favorite workout structures.

### Does Workout Timer offer audio cues or voice announcements?

Yes, Workout Timer provides audio cues, haptics, and optional voice announcements at every phase change. This helps users stay on track without needing to constantly look at their device.

### Is Workout Timer available on all devices?

Workout Timer is available on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. On iOS, it also features Live Activities that display your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

### How often is Workout Timer updated?

The latest version of Workout Timer is 1.1.7, last updated on August 1, 2026. The app is open source, suggesting potential for community-driven improvements and regular updates.

### What is the pricing for Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is free to download and use. The developer mentions that the app is supported by users through an optional tip jar inside the app, but there is no paywall or subscription required.

### Does Workout Timer track user data?

No, Workout Timer prioritizes user privacy and does not track any personal data. Your timers stay on your phone, and the only network activity is for checking app updates without transmitting any personal information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2026-08-23

More from Josh Approved now shows every app that is live, and links out to the studio site
Voice Control can now speak three German and Japanese labels it used to skip
Under-the-hood updates to keep the app current with the newest iPhone and iPad releases, plus reliability fixes throughout
As always, every feature is here for everyone, with no paywall, no ads, no tracking, no accounts

### 1.1.8 — 2026-08-15

Light, Dark, and System now work the way they should on iPhone: pick one in Settings and the app stays there
Accessibility work across the app: larger text sizes lay out correctly, Reduce Motion is honored everywhere, and text and controls now meet contrast standards
Sending feedback now delivers the diagnostic log you agreed to share, and keeps the summary readable when a long report has to be trimmed
The app now tells both stores which languages it speaks
As always, every feature is here for everyone, with no paywall, no ads, no tracking, no accounts

### 1.1.7 — 2026-08-01

A polish release. The tip jar is now the one place to support the app, drill-down screens sit correctly inside the safe area, and saved feedback and settings are more reliable. As always, every feature is here for everyone. No paywall, no ads, no tracking, no accounts.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-25

New: a guided way to send feedback, with optional on-device diagnostics you can review before sending. Sound settings are easier to browse, larger text sizes lay out more cleanly, and this release includes accessibility and reliability improvements. As always, every feature is here for everyone. No paywall, no ads, no tracking, no accounts.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-06-27

New: an optional tip jar, for anyone who'd like to support the app. As always, every feature is here for everyone — no paywall, no ads, no tracking, no accounts. This release also includes reliability and security improvements.

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All apps by Josh Approved LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896184651

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