Comparison

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero vs Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

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

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About

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero

This interval timer app enhances various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and yoga with intuitive design and customizable timer modes. Create and save custom intervals, track calorie expenditure, and sync settings across devices, including Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Simple and advanced timer modes
  • Create and save multiple workout settings
  • Apple Watch compatibility with heart monitor
  • Automatic calorie tracking to Apple Health
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Build an interval workout around the way you train. Cero is a flexible interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, WODs and HYROX preparation. Set up a quick work/rest timer or program each interval in detail. Distinct colors, large controls and reliable cues keep you focused on the session instead of the clock. BUILD YOUR SESSION • Set work, recovery, sets, warm-up and cool-down. • Create advanced workouts with custom intervals, colors, icons and intensity levels. • Save, duplicate and reorder timers. • Share timers by file or QR code. • Review completed sessions in workout history. STAY IN THE WORKOUT • Follow compatible sessions with Live Activities and Dynamic Island. • Start saved or recent timers from Home Screen widgets. • Use Siri and Shortcuts to start, pause, resume and stop a timer. • Put Gym Display on a larger screen or mirrored TV. • Choose a default song or assign music to individual intervals. • Customize sounds, voice cues, vibrations and background alerts. TRAIN BY HEART RATE Adaptive HR can extend recovery until you reach your target heart rate, then guide hard efforts with low and high alerts. Pair a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor with iPhone or train with heart-rate data from Apple Watch. COUNTDOWN AND STOPWATCH The built-in countdown and lap stopwatch cover warm-ups, station changes, rest periods and race-day practice. Stopwatch sessions continue after you close and reopen the app. ON APPLE WATCH Run saved workouts from your wrist, follow heart rate and use the standalone countdown and stopwatch. Cero can save completed workouts and estimated calories to Apple Health. Automatic iCloud backups help protect saved timers and custom intervals. Useful for HIIT, Tabata, circuits, EMOM-style workouts, boxing rounds, strength and conditioning, indoor cycling, running intervals and hybrid race preparation. Feedback and suggestions: hi@flawless.studio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

This app offers customizable interval timers for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. Track your progress, enjoy background music, and switch between light and dark modes to enhance your fitness routine.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Supports HIIT, Tabata, WOD, Crossfit, EMOM, AMRAP
  • Historical workout tracking
  • Background music playback
  • Light and dark mode themes
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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The simplest way to time any workout. Set your intervals, hit start, and go. Free forever - no trials, no expiry, no catch. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, running intervals, circuit training, or just need a reliable stopwatch, Interval Trainer gets out of your way and lets you focus on the work. FREE - FOREVER - Unlimited interval timers with custom rounds, work, and rest periods - Segment-based timing with Warm-up, Prep, Work, Rest, and Cool-down phases - Color and sound cues so you never miss a transition - Runs in the background while your music keeps playing - 6 themes and light/dark mode PREMIUM - Workout history - track progress and stay consistent - Custom workout builder - save and reuse your favourite sessions - Ad-free experience Download free and start your first session in under a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/6125dabf-a638-49d7-b81e-118dfbb88572

Screenshots

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero4 screens
Workout Timer Interval & HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer Interval & HIIT at none against HIIT Interval Timer | Cero's shown. HIIT Interval Timer | Cero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. HIIT Interval Timer | Cero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 435 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of HIIT Interval Timer | Cero's written reviews are positive against 53% of Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero ships an update every 3 days, Workout Timer Interval & HIIT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero versus Workout Timer Interval & HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Interval Timer | CeroWorkout Timer Interval & HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (435 ratings) — better4.5 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings435 — better145
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlawless Studio LLCSimon Jansen

Customer experience

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero

All ratings435 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.3%

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

All ratings145 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative31.9%

Bugs and requests

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App runs in background draining battery
  • Rotation broke after update
  • Apple workout app overrides Cero app on Apple Watch
  • Interval signals too weak or not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to group timers
  • Option to add warm-up and cool-down features
  • Ability to type numbers for time adjustment
  • Timer sounds through headphones or interrupting music
  • Ability to change exercise names

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer | Cero

Subscriptions1
  • Cero Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Cero Pro$14.99
3 purchases

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$29.99

Questions

Is HIIT Interval Timer | Cero free?
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer Interval & HIIT free?
Workout Timer Interval & HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HIIT Interval Timer | Cero or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT?
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero is rated higher. HIIT Interval Timer | Cero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while Workout Timer Interval & HIIT averages 4.5 from 145 ratings.
Do HIIT Interval Timer | Cero or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT have ads?
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero shows ads; Workout Timer Interval & HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Interval Timer | Cero or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT?
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero ships an update every 3 days, and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT fortnightly. Most recently, HIIT Interval Timer | Cero was updated on October 16, 2026 and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT on October 13, 2026.

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