Total Interval Timer vs Better Workout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Interval Timer
This app provides customizable interval timers for various workout types like HIIT and Tabata. It allows users to create their own interval sequences, play music during workouts, and track exercise history. The app supports all iOS devices and continues to run with the screen locked.
- HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training templates
- Custom interval creation
- Background operation with screen locked
- Music playback integration
- Workout tracking and history
- Multiple display orientations
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***Simple and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. Key Features: - Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training and more. - Custom timers to create any intervals imaginable. - Support all devices iPhones and iPads. - Continue to run even when screen is locked. - Play your song or playlist during your workout. - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter. - Multiple orientations with difference display. - Multiple background color. - Tracking your exercises and display by week and month.
Better Workout
This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.
- Customizable interval timers
- Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
- Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
- Create custom time or rep-based workouts
- Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
- Achievement system for hitting goals
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Better Workout at none against Total Interval Timer's shown. Better Workout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). Total Interval Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Total Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Total Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Better Workout has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Total Interval Timer ships an update every 37 months, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total Interval Timer | Better Workout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huy Phan | Martin Lasek |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Total Interval Timer
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Buy Pro Version$2.99
Better Workout
- Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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- Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
- Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
- Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
- Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99
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