BIG.TIME vs Interval Timer・HIIT Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIG.TIME
This app provides a large, easy-to-read timer for various activities, visible from a distance. It offers countdown and stopwatch modes with customizable alerts, themes, and presets for sports and other events. Designed for quick access and offline use, it ensures the screen stays on while timing.
- Massive, full-screen display
- Count up and count down modes
- Built-in sports presets
- Customizable alerts and warnings
- Theme and font customization
- Tap anywhere to control
- Offline functionality
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BIG.TIME turns your iPhone or iPad into a giant, easy-to-read timer that's visible from across the field, court, pool, or gym. MASSIVE DISPLAY • Digits fill the entire screen — readable from 50+ feet away • Works in portrait and landscape on every iPhone and iPad • Automatically adapts to your screen size and orientation TWO MODES • Count Up — stopwatch mode, counts from 0:00 upward • Count Down — set any duration and count down to zero BUILT-IN PRESETS • Basketball: 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 30 minute periods • Soccer: 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, and 90 minute halves • Drills: 5 minute quick timer • Custom: set any duration up to 499 minutes CUSTOM COUNT UP • Start counting up from any time — perfect if the app was reset mid-game • Pick your starting minutes and seconds, then tap play ALERTS & WARNINGS • Audible alerts: buzzer, air horn, whistle, bell, or silent • Countdown warnings at 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds • Digits turn red in the final 10 seconds • Screen flashes red and white when time expires • Haptic feedback on warnings and finish THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION • Classic theme adapts to Light and Dark mode automatically • Create up to 5 custom themes with your own colors • Add a background image from your photo library • 25+ font styles: system, rounded, serif, monospaced, condensed, and custom fonts • Milliseconds display: always, under 1 minute, or never • Stopwatch wrap: 59:59, 99:59, or never DESIGNED FOR THE SIDELINE • Tap anywhere to start and stop — no tiny buttons to find • Long-press to access settings • Controls auto-hide so the display stays clean • Screen stays awake while the timer is running • Works with no internet connection OVERFLOW DISPLAY • Times over 99 minutes show overflow digits at the top of the screen • Supports timing up to 9999 minutes PRIVACY • No data collection whatsoever • No accounts, no tracking, no analytics • Everything stays on your device Perfect for basketball coaches, soccer referees, swim meet officials, CrossFit timers, debate tournaments, classroom activities, cooking, and anywhere you need a big, visible timer.
Interval Timer・HIIT Timer
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Fitness Timer is your all-in-one workout timer app designed to help you stay focused, train efficiently, and monitor your fitness progress. Whether you're doing HIIT, strength training, Tabata, cardio, or yoga, this interval timer makes it easy to set up custom workouts and follow them with precision. Perfect for both beginners and advanced athletes, Fitness Timer delivers a clean, distraction-free experience with customizable intervals, real-time audio cues, and heart rate tracking—all without interrupting your music or other apps. Interval Timer for Every Workout Fitness Timer is a powerful yet simple workout timer built for all types of interval training: * Create and customize workout intervals for active time, rest time, and number of rounds * Set up timers for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, circuit training, or stretching * Get started in seconds with a clean drag-and-set interface * Clear audio or voice alerts guide you through each interval Use Fitness Timer to structure your home workouts, gym routines, or running intervals without hassle. Heart Rate Monitor Using Camera Now featuring built-in heart rate monitoring with no extra device required. Use your phone's camera and flashlight to measure your heart rate instantly: * Place your finger on the camera to measure your pulse * Monitor heart rate before, during, or after exercise * Useful for cardio training, recovery, and intensity tracking This feature turns your phone into a lightweight heart rate tracker to support safe, effective workouts. Fitness Tracking and History Fitness Timer automatically logs every session so you can track your progress and stay motivated: * View workout history and total training time * Repeat previous sessions with one tap * Analyze your training patterns in the statistics tab Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/terms You no longer need to manually record your workouts—everything is saved automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIG.TIME at none against Interval Timer・HIIT Timer's 2. Interval Timer・HIIT Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support. On price 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. Interval Timer・HIIT Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BIG.TIME asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIG.TIME ships an update every 2 weeks, Interval Timer・HIIT Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIG.TIME | Interval Timer・HIIT Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpeedEQ, LLC | Reva Desai |
In-app purchases
BIG.TIME
No in-app purchases
Interval Timer・HIIT Timer
- Premium Monthly Access$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Access$19.991 Year
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