# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Round Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at none against Round Timer's shown. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 296). Round Timer's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 61%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Round Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer against 4.8 for Round Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 296, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Round Timer's.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Round Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews) | [4.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 296 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113)

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest.  Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily.  Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Workout and rest timers, Voice or beep guides, Background audio support, Workout history and statistics, Repeat previous workouts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and name custom workouts
- More flexibility in exercise/rest time settings
- Option to adjust volume of voice prompts


### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Audio alerts for rounds, Background operation, Apple Watch integration, Workout reminders, Pre-built routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Round Timer free?

Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Round Timer?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Round Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 86K and 296 ratings respectively.

### Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Round Timer have ads?

Round Timer shows ads; Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Round Timer?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Round Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Round Timer on September 12, 2026.

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