Comparison

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs SmartWOD Timer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

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
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A simple and beautiful interval timer. 1. Drag to set your custom intervals for workout, rest, rounds, etc 2. Tap to start. Interval Timer doesn't interfere with your music or other apps: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Voice or beep guides for every workout. ∙ You can leave the app and still listen to the audio guides, in order to follow a workout you found online. And no need to manually record your workouts: ∙ Detailed history and statistics pages to track your progress. ∙ Repeat a previous workout from your history, so you don't need to set it again. If you have any ideas for how to improve the app, just tap "Contact Support' inside the app and let us know! We are always trying to improve Interval Timer This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/interval-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/interval-timer/terms

About

SmartWOD Timer

This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
  • Customizable MIX timer
  • Motivational sound and voice cues
  • Mid-workout reminders
  • Round counter
  • Landscape mode with large display
  • Background operation
Features
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SmartWOD Timer is a simple yet powerful timer for all popular functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and custom intervals. Just select your workout type, set the time, and go! TIMERS • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time and Tabata • Customizable MIX timer for your own workout flows • Round counter and landscape mode with large, clear numbers • Motivational sound and voice cues, plus mid-workout reminders • Runs in the background and works great with Apple Watch AFTER YOUR WORKOUT • Guided cool-downs — stretches for exactly the muscles you just trained, video by video • Workout log with calendar, notes and CSV export • Save your workouts to Apple Health IN THE GYM • Cast your timer to any TV with Chromecast • Save any setup as a preset and start with one tap • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you're training at the gym, at home, or preparing for events like HYROX or The Open – SmartWOD Timer keeps you on track. Train smart. Train strong. With SmartWOD. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SmartWOD offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Premium $2.99 per month $17.99 per year Premium+ $4.99 per month $34.99 per year Prices shown are for United States customers and may differ elsewhere. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy and terms: https://smartwod.app/timer-terms https://smartwod.app/privacy

Screenshots

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer4 screens
SmartWOD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at none against SmartWOD Timer's shown. SmartWOD Timer's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SmartWOD Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer against 4.9 for SmartWOD Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86K and 54K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of SmartWOD Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer versus SmartWOD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerSmartWOD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (86K ratings)4.9 (54K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86K — better54K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCSmartWOD GmbH

Customer experience

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

All ratings85,854 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,810 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative33.1%

SmartWOD Timer

All ratings54,029 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews744 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

From 86K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

SmartWOD Timer

From 54K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app & customer service
  • 👍 Good app with customizable workouts
  • 👍 Versatile with different timer modes
  • 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
  • 👍 Keeps a workout log

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer doesn't save or stops workout
  • 🔊 Hard to hear beeps over music
  • 🔒 Lifetime purchase not transferable across devices

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not always accurate
  • Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
  • Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

Requested features

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

SmartWOD Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 13.4.1
  • Workout notes not showing up
  • Music interruption during workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to skip sections of a workout
  • Louder beep/countdown volume
  • Workout log sync across devices
  • Split-screen support on iPad

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
11 purchases

SmartWOD Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month Special$2.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$3.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
  • Premium 1 Year Special$14.991 Year
  • Premium+ Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Ad-Free$4.99
  • Ad-Free$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Premium Lifetime$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$89.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartWOD Timer free?
SmartWOD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or SmartWOD Timer?
SmartWOD Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while SmartWOD Timer averages 4.9 from 54K ratings.
Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or SmartWOD Timer have ads?
SmartWOD Timer shows ads; Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or SmartWOD Timer?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartWOD Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and SmartWOD Timer on September 24, 2026.

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