# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 86K against Exercise Timer's 1K. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). Exercise Timer's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 61%). On price, rating, 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 Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Exercise Timer. 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 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews) | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## 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


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Exercise Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 86K and 1K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 21, 2026.

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