Comparison

Interval Timer vs AmpHIIT

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Create custom interval timers for workouts, focus sessions, or meditation. Get audio, visual, and haptic cues to stay on track without watching the clock. Track performance and share timers with others.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, rest
  • Audio, visual, and haptic alerts
  • 14 ready-made presets
  • Performance tracking and lap recording
  • Timer sharing
  • Apple Watch sync
Features
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Build custom HIIT, Tabata, boxing, and circuit timers with multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, and rest periods — then let audio beeps, visual cues, and haptic feedback keep you on track so you never have to watch the clock. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Completed timers can save as workouts in Apple Health and contribute to your Activity Rings. Opt in once, tag the timers you want to track (HIIT, Boxing, Yoga, and more), and BeepWatch credits the rings — even when you start the timer on iPhone. Heart rate and active energy from your Apple Watch attach automatically. GET STARTED IN SECONDS Choose from 15 ready-made presets including HIIT, Tabata, Boxing Rounds, Pomodoro Focus, Meditation, and more. Or build your own timer in under a minute. CUSTOM INTERVAL TIMERS * Add as many intervals as you need, each with its own duration, name, sound, and warning * Set total rounds or run infinitely * Add warm-up time before your first interval * Add rest time between rounds * Count up or count down — six display modes to choose from AUDIO, VISUAL & HAPTIC ALERTS * Choose from beeps, buzzes, clicks, gongs, whistles, and more * Set warning alerts before an interval ends * Flash the screen on interval changes * Haptic vibration feedback * Independent volume control for interval and control sounds * Background tick audio to confirm your timer is running TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE * Automatic and manual lap recording * View split times and deltas * Share lap data with your coach or training partner BEAUTIFUL THEMES & PROGRESS BARS * 20+ color themes including Neon, Aurora, and Sunset * Circle, rows, chronograph, and box progress indicators * Precision timing up to 3 decimal places APPLE WATCH * Full timer sync between iPhone and Apple Watch * Run timers independently on your wrist, or remote-control the timers on your iPhone * Workouts save to Apple Health from either device, with cross-device dedup so you never get double entries * Optimized Watch interface NOT JUST FOR WORKOUTS BeepWatch works for anything you time: Pomodoro focus blocks, study sprints, meditation, sport drills, public-speaking practice, recipe steps, and getting kids through morning routines. SHARE TIMERS * Share any timer via link or file * Recipients preview and import with one tap * Perfect for coaches, trainers, and workout groups NOW IN 12 LANGUAGES BeepWatch speaks Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Hindi, Indonesian, English, and Simplified Chinese. BeepWatch is the timer app you've been looking for! - - - - - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AmpHIIT

Features
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AmpHIIT is a simple, focused HIIT and Tabata interval timer built for fast workouts, circuit training, cardio sessions, and at-home exercise. Set your prepare, work, and rest times, choose the number of exercises, and let AmpHIIT guide your workout with clear visual phases, optional voice coaching, and countdown beeps. Whether you are doing Tabata rounds, bodyweight circuits, cardio intervals, stretching routines, or quick daily workouts, AmpHIIT keeps the timing easy so you can focus on moving. Features: • Custom prepare, work, and rest timers • Adjustable number of exercises • Clear workout phase display • Optional voice coaching • Optional countdown beeps • Clean, distraction-free interface • Simon Says workout mode • Screen-awake support during active workouts • Local settings saved on your device • No account required • No ads • No tracking • Optional Tip Jar using Apple In-App Purchase AmpHIIT is designed to be lightweight, private, and easy to use. There are no accounts, no subscriptions, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Your workout settings stay on your device. AmpHIIT is a fitness timer, not medical advice. Exercise within your limits and consult a qualified professional before starting a new workout program.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
AmpHIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Interval Timer at 3 against AmpHIIT's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AmpHIIT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus AmpHIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerAmpHIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott DeSapioSteven Mayer

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unlock Pro feature not working for some users
  • Timers getting deleted unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save/load custom timer settings
  • Option to set countdown before timer starts
  • Integration with wearable devices

AmpHIIT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • BeepWatch PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BeepWatch PRO Annual$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • BeepWatch 2 PRO$0.99
  • BeepWatch PRO Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

AmpHIIT

One-time3
  • AmpHIIT$0.99
  • AmpHIIT$1.99
  • AmpHIIT$3.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AmpHIIT free?
AmpHIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or AmpHIIT have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor AmpHIIT shows ads.

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