# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 4.8 against PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's 3.6. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 5). PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 5, 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 73% of PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals'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, PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramidtimer-hiit-intervals/id1372554120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Simon Moss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242742057) |

## 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


### PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramidtimer-hiit-intervals/id1372554120)

This app offers customizable interval timers for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. Track your heart rate in real-time and create distance-based intervals. Save your favorite workout profiles for quick access.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval and rest times, Real-time heart rate plotting, Distance-based interval training, Save unlimited workout profiles, Clear visual countdown and progress, Sound alerts for interval changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced Version | $1.99 | 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 PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals free?

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals have ads?

Neither Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer nor PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals shows ads.

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals on October 3, 2026.

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