# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 86K against Workout Timer's 15. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Workout Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-hiit-tabata/id1224899110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Artem Sokurenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221545218) |

## 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


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-hiit-tabata/id1224899110)

This interval timer app supports various workout routines like Tabata and Rounds. Customize rounds, work/rest times, and alerts like vibration and LED flash. It's designed for effective training without ads.

**Highlights:** Tabata routine, Rounds routine, Stopwatch routine, Customizable rounds, Customizable work/rest times, Adjustable delayed start, LED flash and vibration alerts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $0.99 | 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 Workout Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer nor Workout Timer shows ads.

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 8, 2026.

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