Comparison

Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero vs Watch HR

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

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About

Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero

Create custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. Features adaptive heart rate training, Siri integration, and Apple Watch support. Track progress and share your custom routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval programming
  • Adaptive heart rate training
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Workout history and sharing
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
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

Watch HR

Features
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Overview ** WatchHR works with both the SquadHR and TeamHR apps on iPhone or iPad. WatchHR lets you transmit heart rate data from your Apple Watch, replacing the need for a Bluetooth heart rate sensor. It sends your heart rate to the SquadHR or TeamHR app on an iPhone or iPad, where it can be displayed on a large TV. Now you can easily share your heart rate in group fitness classes or team practice sessions—using just your Apple Watch! You can download SquadHR for iPhone on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6468002688 You can download TeamHR for iPhone on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6739381886 Features - Works just like a Bluetooth heart rate sensor with the SquadHR and TeamHR apps - Runs independently on your Apple Watch—no companion iPhone app required! - Provides a stable Bluetooth connection from your Apple Watch to the SquadHR or TeamHR app - Sends heart rate data to SquadHR on your trainer's device, or to TeamHR on your coach's device - Displays real-time heart rate (BPM), heart rate zone (color-coded), training load (% max HR), active energy (Cals), training score (TRIMP), time in zone, and session duration - Provides recovery and maximum heart rate zone transition alerts - Shows a status indicator for the connection to the SquadHR and TeamHR apps - Option to save workouts to the Apple Health app Install Install WatchHR on your Apple Watch without searching the App Store (recommended): 1. Text the WatchHR link to yourself (or open one sent by your trainer or coach). https://apps.apple.com/app/id6783612023 2. On your Apple Watch, open Messages and tap the link. 3. Tap Get to install. Tip: Tap the link on the watch, not the iPhone. Setup Set up WatchHR to work with the SquadHR or TeamHR app: 1. Launch WatchHR on your Apple Watch, then swipe left to the Settings screen. 2. Note the 5-character Apple Watch ID and send it to your trainer or coach. They'll add it to your profile in the SquadHR or TeamHR app. 3. Swipe right back to the Start screen and tap the Start button. 4. Once a session starts in the SquadHR or TeamHR app, WatchHR connects automatically and your heart rate appears on the scoreboard. 5. Tap the left progress button to view your active energy or training score. 6. Tap the right timer button to view your session duration or time in zone. 7. To end the session from your Apple Watch, swipe right and slide the End button.

Screenshots

Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero4 screens
Watch HR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watch HR at none against Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero's 2. Watch HR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Watch HR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero ships an update every 3 days, Watch HR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero versus Watch HR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for HIIT | CeroWatch HR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (438 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings438 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlawless Studio LLCTRACKTEAM PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer for HIIT | 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

Watch HR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero

Subscriptions1
  • Cero Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Cero Pro$14.99
None

Watch HR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero free?
Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch HR free?
Watch HR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero or Watch HR have ads?
Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero shows ads; Watch HR does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero or Watch HR?
Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero ships an update every 3 days, and Watch HR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer for HIIT | Cero was updated on November 6, 2026 and Watch HR on October 25, 2026.

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