Comparison

My LapTimer vs HIIT

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

Head to head
About

My LapTimer

This app is designed for runners to easily track laps and interval training directly from their smartwatch. It provides real-time data like elapsed time, distance, pace, and heart rate, with options for custom lap distances and rest times. The companion iPhone app allows for data management and sharing.

Highlights
  • Single-tap lap start/stop
  • Real-time pace and distance display
  • Optional heart rate tracking
  • Customizable lap distances
  • Rest time between laps
  • HealthKit integration for Activity rings
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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My LapTimer is primarily a native Watch app for runners doing laps or interval training. It is easy to start and stop a lap with a single tap: • no countdown timer to start • no swiping or double-taps to finish a lap. The native Watch app works even when the iPhone is not present. Elapsed time, distance (as reported by the Watch) and pace and, optionally, heart rate are displayed while running. Lap distance, duration and pace are saved on the Watch and these can be viewed by swiping right to left. Distance, duration and calories are also optionally stored in HealthKit and contribute to the Activity rings. Workout location and type can be selected above the HealthKit switch on the 3rd screen on the Watch: this is the app's Settings screen. Distance and pace can be displayed in metric or imperial measurements. Multiple consecutive laps can be timed - the Multiple Laps switch on the watch app's settings screen below the Haptic Feedback switch. These are sent to HealthKit as a single workout. The Fitness app shows the number of laps in the workout. There can be a rest time between laps: set the switch on the watch's Settings screen. Double-tap to finish a workout when there are multiple laps. If the lap distance is known then set this on the Settings screen. It will be recorded as the distance rather than what the watch detects. This is useful when the workout is indoors. Heart rate can be optionally shown on the first screen. There is a switch on the Settings screen. Haptic feedback after every mile or 1000 meters can be selected. At the bottom of the list of completed laps there is a Clear button to delete all the laps in the Watch app's database; this could be used at the start of a session. The companion iPhone app can be used to view, modify and delete laps, as well as share any day's laps or multiple days' laps as a CSV file via email e.g. send to your coach. Data is transferred from the Watch to the paired iPhone whenever the completed lap times screen in the Watch app is viewed by swiping right to left on the main screen and the iPhone app is nearby and active. The app's database on the iPhone can be backed up using iTunes File Sharing. REVIEW "This App does just what I want it to do. Multiple laps, with individual lap times, distance & speed. It’s ideal for Tempo training and works a treat Highly recommended" CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any issues, please send an email via the App Support button on the iTunes Ratings and Review screen or the Developer Website link.

About

HIIT

Design and track custom interval running workouts with real-time data and audio cues. This app offers detailed post-run analysis and integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for phone-free training.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals (time, distance, open)
  • Support for HIIT, tempo, fartlek, pyramid, progression workouts
  • Real-time tracking of pace, cadence, heart rate
  • Audio cues for guidance
  • Phone-free Apple Watch operation
  • Post-run analysis and GPX export
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Tired of tapping through menus before a run? Interval Running is a simple HIIT, tabata, and interval timer - say what you want, it builds the intervals, you run. Just tell it what you want. Say something like "eight rounds, 30 seconds fast, 30 seconds easy" and the timer builds your program right then - no forms, no menus, no fields to fill in before you can start running. Prefer to build it yourself? You can: - Set work and rest by time, distance, or leave it open - Choose HIIT, tabata, fartlek, tempo, or plain run/walk intervals - Save a routine once, reuse it whenever you want Everything you need is on the screen while you run, no extra taps. - Interval, pace, cadence, and heart rate at a glance - Audio cues tell you when to switch, no need to look down - Full Apple Watch support - leave your phone at home You don't want a training plan, a coach, or a program - you want a timer that starts and stops intervals exactly when you tell it to. You want to set up a workout on the way to the track without stopping to tap through screens. You do tabata or HIIT sessions and just need something that counts rounds. You run intervals on your own terms and don't want an app deciding your pace for you. After each run, see your intervals, pace, and heart rate. Export GPX files, sync with Apple Health, and connect an external heart rate monitor if you use one. Health app integration With your permission, your interval runs count toward Activity Rings, including the Exercise and Move rings. Say it. Start it. Run. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My LapTimer4 screens
HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HIIT at Free against My LapTimer's $0.99. My LapTimer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

HIIT is free to download; My LapTimer costs $0.99 up front. HIIT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. My LapTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, HIIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My LapTimer versus HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LapTimerHIIT
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodfrey RaftesathMaxim Kazakov

Customer experience

My LapTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HIIT

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

My LapTimer

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

HIIT

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly Day 2$0.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Day 1$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Premium Annual Special Offer7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Interval Run Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Intreval Run Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is My LapTimer free?
My LapTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT free?
HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My LapTimer or HIIT have ads?
Neither My LapTimer nor HIIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My LapTimer or HIIT?
My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, and HIIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, My LapTimer was updated on October 1, 2026 and HIIT on October 6, 2026.

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