Comparison

Round Timer vs Timer Hiit

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

Head to head
About

Round Timer

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Audio alerts for rounds
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Workout reminders
  • Pre-built routines
Features
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A simple and beautiful timer for your HIIT, Tabata and EMOM workouts. Features: • Listen to your music while using the app • Plays sounds to alert for the beginning of a new round • Easy to change timer settings • Default setup is an 8-round Tabata workout • Works in background • Supports landscape mode • The Apple Watch app Integrates with the Health app to track your heart rate and energy used • Workout reminders to help you stay consistent • Pre-built routines for quick workout setup • Free app Start using IMMEDIATELY without tedious setup found in other apps. The intervals are simple to change to suit any kind of training you want. Distinct colors represent exercise phases for easy recognition. High intensity interval training (HIIT) has several benefits over traditional cardio programs including: • burns a large number of calories in a short period of time • increases your metabolic rate even after you've finished exercising • helps you lose weight with the least amount of time spent in the gym Download the app now and give it a try! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timer Hiit

Features
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Introducing Hiit Timer, the latest workout timer app designed to effortlessly guide you through your Hiit, Tabata, Circuit Training workouts, or any customized plan tailored just for you. Timer Mode: + Supports standard workout modes with consistent training times for each set. + Customize your own timer settings for different workout sessions. + Save multiple workouts for future use. INTERVAL TIMER: + Simplified screen focusing on time tracking. + Multilingual CountTimer for an easier workout experience. + Clear color differentiation between workout types. + Engaging yet simple effects to keep boredom at bay. + Vibration support for enhanced focus. + Large, screen-filling digits for easy visibility from a distance. Additional Features: + Easily track your workout history. + Completely free with full feature access. + Multiple themes for a personalized experience. + Multilingual support. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium ): Then an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.qrdynamic.xyz/policy-timer-hiit Terms of Use: https://www.qrdynamic.xyz/terms-timer-hiit

Screenshots

Round Timer4 screens
Timer Hiit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer Hiit at every 10 days against Round Timer's every 3 weeks. Timer Hiit also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Round Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Round Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timer Hiit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer Hiit every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Round Timer versus Timer Hiit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRound TimerTimer Hiit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMiklos PavelHuy Huynh Thanh

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Round Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Premium featuresFree
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Custom sounds$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Premium features$4.99
  • Premium features$9.99
  • Premium features$14.99
3 purchases

Timer Hiit

Subscriptions3
  • month$0.991 Month
  • 3 monthly sub$0.993 Months
  • 12 monthly sub$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Round Timer free?
Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer Hiit free?
Timer Hiit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Round Timer or Timer Hiit have ads?
Both Round Timer and Timer Hiit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Round Timer or Timer Hiit?
Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timer Hiit every 10 days. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and Timer Hiit on September 12, 2026.

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