Comparison

Intervals vs HIIT Timer

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

Head to head
About

Intervals

This app provides a customizable timer for various interval-based workouts, including Tabata and HIIT. It allows users to create and save their own routines, utilize built-in presets, and sync data with Apple HealthKit. The companion Apple Watch app offers real-time workout tracking.

Highlights
  • Create and save custom interval workouts
  • Timed routines for Tabata and HIIT
  • Built-in workout presets
  • Apple HealthKit integration
  • Apple Watch app with real-time tracking
  • Save workout data (heart rate, calories)
Features
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Intervals is a timer for workouts like Tabata, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and other timed routines. FEATURES ● Quickly create and save your own interval workouts. ● Easily create timed routines for Tabata and HIIT workouts. ● Great built-in presets to jumpstart your workouts. ● Full integration with Apple's HealthKit. APPLE WATCH APP ● Includes fully-featured Apple Watch app ● Workouts contribute to Activity Rings ● See your heart rate and calories during your workout FULLY SUPPORTS Apple's HealthKit ● Save workouts and workout data (heart rate and calories) ● View heart rate and calories during your workout What is TABATA? Tabata is a high-intensity interval training workout with alternating sets of intense exercise and short rest periods. A typical Tabata workout consists of 20 seconds of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for 8 rounds. Tabata have been proven to be highly effective and efficient at improving cardiovascular health.

About

HIIT Timer

This app provides a versatile timer for various high-intensity interval training routines like HIIT, EMOM, and Tabata. It allows users to create custom workouts, track progress, and offers multiple training modes with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Support for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata, AMRAP
  • Progress tracking for workouts
  • Multiple training modes
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
Features
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HiitTimer - The Best Timer for Your HIIT Workouts Take your training to the next level with HiitTimer! Designed for athletes, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts, HiitTimer is an advanced timer app that helps you manage your high-intensity routines like HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute), Tabata, or AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible), efficiently and personally. Main Features: - Training Timer: Precisely control your time and keep the right pace for each exercise. - Custom Routines: Create and save your specific routines, adjusting work time, rest, and rounds according to your needs. - Progress Tracking: See your achievements at the end of each session and stay motivated to reach your goals. - Multiple Training Modes: Access specific timers for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata, stopwatch, and more, all in one app. - Intuitive Design: Clear and easy-to-use interface, ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Why Choose HiitTimer: HiitTimer is designed to optimize your workouts, helping you make the most of every second and maintain the intensity needed to see results. Perfect for those looking for a reliable and functional tool for high-intensity training routines. Download HiitTimer now and transform the way you train. Start improving your strength, endurance, and focus today!

Screenshots

Intervals3 screens
HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intervals at 73% against HIIT Timer's 0%. Intervals also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HIIT Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (42 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Intervals's written reviews are positive against 0% of HIIT Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Intervals versus HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalsHIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.5 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1442 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLimit Point SoftwareMarc Prez Calmet

Customer experience

Intervals

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative10.0%

HIIT Timer

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Intervals

No in-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intervals or HIIT Timer?
HIIT Timer is rated higher. Intervals averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while HIIT Timer averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.
Do Intervals or HIIT Timer have ads?
HIIT Timer shows ads; Intervals does not.

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