Comparison

Round Timer vs Interval Timer · Tabata & 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

Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with a timer that is ultra-simple to use. Whether it's CrossFit, boxing, or home workouts, customize your rounds, rest, and work periods in just a few taps. Stay Focused: Visual and audio cues guide you without looking at the screen. Train Your Way: Listen to your favorite music while you work out. Track Progress: View your daily streaks and full workout history. Privacy Policy: https://devcros4.github.io/TabataTimer-Site/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Round Timer4 screens
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT at none against Round Timer's shown. Round Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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 Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Round Timer versus Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRound TimerInterval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos Paveljean-baptiste delcros

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

Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Round Timer free?
Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT free?
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Round Timer or Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT have ads?
Round Timer shows ads; Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Round Timer or Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT?
Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT monthly. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT on September 14, 2026.

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