# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs RUN interval

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 86K against RUN interval's 1K. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). RUN interval's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads 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 RUN interval sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for RUN interval. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 77% of RUN interval's.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, RUN interval every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | RUN interval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [CAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/711042540) |

## 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


### RUN interval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752)

This app simplifies interval and Fartlek running by allowing you to set custom targets for time or distance during hard, easy, and rest efforts. It offers detailed post-run summaries, audio and visual feedback, and an Apple Watch app for enhanced training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval sessions, Time and distance targets, Distance Goal option, Audio and visual feedback, Detailed run summaries, Apple Watch app, Strava sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The full RUN interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| The full RUN interval | $3.99 | 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 RUN interval free?

RUN interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while RUN interval averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or RUN interval have ads?

Neither Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer nor RUN interval shows ads.

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

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

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