# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Run 5K

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run 5K at 100% against Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's 61%. Run 5K also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (86K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 5K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run 5K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Run 5K's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | Run 5K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Benjamin Lavin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260656221) |

## 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 5K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485)

This app provides a structured 8-week training program to help beginners run 5 kilometers. It adapts to your pace, tracks your progress, and offers motivation to build confidence and stamina for completing a full 5km run.

**Highlights:** 8-week structured training plan, Adaptive pace guidance, Progress tracking, Motivation and confidence building, Beginner-friendly

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | 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 5K free?

Run 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Run 5K?

Run 5K is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Run 5K averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Run 5K have ads?

Run 5K shows ads; Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer does not.

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