Comparison

Round Timer vs HIIT Me!

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

HIIT Me!

Features
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Maximize your training with HIIT Me! – the smart interval timer for short, effective workouts. Ideal for home workouts, running, Tabata, boxing, CrossFit, or core training. Create your personalized HIIT workout in seconds—whether you're a beginner or advanced, HIIT Me! gets you moving, no fuss. Key Features: • Workout Generator: Pick your difficulty and we’ll build your workout. • Audio & Voice Prompts: Stay in the zone without staring at the screen. • Intuitive Controls: No clutter—just focus. • HIIT Score & History: Track your progress over 6 weeks. • Works Offline: No distractions, no sign-up required. • Minimalistic Design: Clear, fast, and focused on you. Why HIIT Me!? Many timers are overloaded—HIIT Me! is different: • Focus on what matters • No subscription, no account • Jump right in—at home, outdoors, or in the gym Premium Features (One-time purchase, no subscription): • Voice workout cues • Unlimited workout presets • Exclusive training modes HIIT Score – your motivation: Stay consistent! Your weekly HIIT Score shows how active you’ve been. Track your progress over 6 weeks, coach not required. What it doesn’t have—that’s the perk: • No subscription needed • No account creation • No ads during workouts Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Round Timer4 screens
HIIT Me!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIIT Me! at every 6 days against Round Timer's every 3 weeks. Round Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 HIIT Me! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, HIIT Me! every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Round Timer versus HIIT Me!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRound TimerHIIT Me!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos PavelMathias Drabinski

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
2 purchases

HIIT Me!

Subscriptions1
  • Premium ( monthly )$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Round Timer free?
Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Me! free?
HIIT Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Round Timer or HIIT Me! have ads?
Both Round Timer and HIIT Me! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Round Timer or HIIT Me!?
Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and HIIT Me! every 6 days. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and HIIT Me! on September 6, 2026.

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