HIIT Interval Timer | Cero vs Gym Timer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Gym Timer Pro
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GymTimerPro is a rest timer designed for strength training in the gym. It is not for running, yoga, or cardio: it is built for weightlifting sets so you can train with rhythm, focus, and consistency. Do your set, tap once to start your rest, and return to training when time is up. No constant phone checking. No unnecessary interruptions. With GymTimerPro you can: - Track rest between sets quickly and accurately - Train with fewer distractions and better focus - Create and save routines to repeat workouts easily - Follow your progress with a clear view of your activity If you train for real strength, controlling rest makes a difference. GymTimerPro helps you keep it simple, fast, and consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alejandroestevemaza.github.io/GymTimerPro-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gym Timer Pro at none against HIIT Interval Timer | Cero's shown. HIIT Interval Timer | Cero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer | Cero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gym Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero ships an update every 3 days, Gym Timer Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIIT Interval Timer | Cero | Gym Timer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (435 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 435 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flawless Studio LLC | Alejandro Esteve Maza |
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
Gym Timer Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HIIT Interval Timer | Cero
- Cero Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cero Pro$14.99
Gym Timer Pro
- GymTimer Pro Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- GymTimer Pro Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
Questions
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