Comparison

iCountTimer vs HIIT timer chronometer gym

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCountTimer

This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save custom presets
  • Large, clear display
  • Audio cues
  • Smart screen lock
  • Health app integration (Pro)
Features
Read full description

Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HIIT timer chronometer gym

This interval timer helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities like HIIT, tabata, and strength training. It offers customizable settings for timers, repetitions, and series, with audible and visual cues to guide your workouts.

Highlights
  • Programmable timers
  • Customizable time settings
  • Customizable series and repetitions
  • Audible and visual alerts
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Speaking coach
Features
Read full description

We’re proud to introduce this handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. This app is an awesome training timer, whether you're working on cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset for your HIIT interval training. This app can be used as HIIT timer, tabata timer, round timer, and anything else about interval training you want to track. Tabata timer is a full featured, easy to use Tabata timer Crossfit HIIT Interval training, kettle bells, running, cycling, or any interval fitness training. FEATURES: * 3 programmable timers * Customize all time settings * Customize number of series * Customize number of repetitions * easy to hear alerts * pause and resume session * restart session where you left off if interrupted * mute sound use in silent mode * screen changecolor for visual cue * Speaking coach

Screenshots

iCountTimer4 screens
HIIT timer chronometer gym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCountTimer at 90% against HIIT timer chronometer gym's 53%. iCountTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). HIIT timer chronometer gym's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (37 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HIIT timer chronometer gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCountTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of iCountTimer's written reviews are positive against 53% of HIIT timer chronometer gym's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer ships an update every 4 months, HIIT timer chronometer gym every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCountTimer versus HIIT timer chronometer gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimerHIIT timer chronometer gym
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB7 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRhythmicWorksMireia Lluch Ortola

Customer experience

iCountTimer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.4%

HIIT timer chronometer gym

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative37.1%

Bugs and requests

iCountTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HIIT timer chronometer gym

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Screen goes to sleep and locks
  • Screen turns off after last update
  • No sound
  • App disappears during workouts
  • Timer stops when screen is locked
Show 11 more
  • App crashes or restarts workouts
  • Ads are intrusive and cannot be closed
  • Timer doesn't count after preparation time
  • Sound signal not working
  • App stops working when device is locked or in background
  • Inverts exercises and repetitions
  • Timer stops when screen turns off
  • Cannot set number of series, time, or repetitions
  • Ads cannot be removed
  • App closes by itself and returns to the beginning of the workout
  • Music playback is blocked when timer starts

Requested features

14 requests
  • Ability to save workout settings
  • Option to create rest periods for stretching
  • Specify series vs. exercises better
  • Basic customization would be useful
  • Landscape mode
Show 9 more
  • Ability to name exercises
  • Saved workouts
  • Apple Watch support
  • Total remaining time display
  • Option for a break every second exercise
  • Ability to modify settings mid-workout without resetting
  • More than one screen for different timer programs
  • Vibration when sound is off
  • Option for configurable sound

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iCountTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
None

HIIT timer chronometer gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCountTimer free?
iCountTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT timer chronometer gym free?
HIIT timer chronometer gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCountTimer or HIIT timer chronometer gym?
iCountTimer is rated higher. iCountTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while HIIT timer chronometer gym averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do iCountTimer or HIIT timer chronometer gym have ads?
Both iCountTimer and HIIT timer chronometer gym show ads.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer or HIIT timer chronometer gym?
iCountTimer ships an update every 4 months, and HIIT timer chronometer gym every 7 months. Most recently, iCountTimer was updated on October 17, 2026 and HIIT timer chronometer gym on October 18, 2026.

Other comparisons