Comparison

HIITCounter vs USGA

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

Head to head
About

HIITCounter

Features
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HIIT Counter is a glanceable interval timer for workouts where you want to focus on movement, not the screen. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT • Set Train and Rest times from 5 seconds to 5 minutes • Choose sets per exercise and number of exercises • See the total workout time before you start • One-tap Tabata (20 s on, 10 s off, 8 rounds) • Save your own presets and reuse them any time STAY IN THE ZONE • Big, color-coded countdown ring: green to train, red to rest • Sounds, spoken coach cues and haptics for every segment change • Encouragement during Train: "Push!" and "Almost there!" on longer intervals • Breathing guide on rest: paced in, hold and out cues with a longer exhale for recovery • Cues mix over your music and work with the Silent switch • Live Activities keep the current interval on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Pause, resume or end early at any time • The screen stays awake during a workout TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • History of every workout with weekly and monthly totals • Daily streaks to keep you consistent • Optionally save finished workouts to Apple Health, with estimated active energy based on your weight in Health (including Withings scales) SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Start a saved preset or a custom workout by voice or from Shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads and no tracking. Your workouts stay on your device. Apple Health access is optional. OPTIONAL AI WORKOUT DESIGNER On devices with Apple Intelligence, describe the workout you want, such as "15 minutes, no equipment, beginner", and HIIT Counter drafts an interval plan using Apple's on-device model. Everything else in the app works without it. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, home workouts and gym sessions.

About

USGA

Stream live golf coverage of featured groups and track real-time scores for all USGA championships. Follow your favorite players with personalized updates and access on-site tools for attendees, including mobile ticketing and course maps.

Highlights
  • Free live streaming of featured groups
  • Real-time scoring and statistics
  • Personalized player tracking with AI recaps
  • Mobile ticketing and on-site tools
  • Full-screen vertical story highlights
  • Latest tee times and push notifications
Features
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Your all-access pass to USGA championship golf. Stream Featured Groups live for free, track real-time scores across every USGA championship, and follow your favorite players from the U.S. Open to the U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and beyond. Key Features: FREE LIVE STREAMING Watch Featured Groups coverage of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. See the world’s best players take on the toughest courses. LIVE SCORING & STATISTICS Follow every round of stroke play and every amateur match in real time. Favorite unlimited players to build your own custom leaderboard, and watch every televised shot from eight USGA championships with highlights embedded right in the player scorecards. PERSONALIZED PLAYER TRACKING Follow your favorite players for AI-powered round recaps, stat comparisons, and tailored highlights. Create a USGA Profile to sync favorites across the app and the championship website. ON-SITE TOOLS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEES Heading to the course? The USGA app is your perfect caddie for the day: • Mobile ticketing – manage, transfer, and resell tickets directly in the app • Interactive course map for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open • On-site push notifications with fan-specific updates and logistics HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEO Full-screen vertical story highlights put you closer to the action. Plus on-demand video, photo galleries, and the latest news from every USGA championship. TEE TIMES & NOTIFICATIONS See the latest tee times as soon as they are available. Turn on push notifications for score alerts, top highlights, and updates on the players you follow—including Live Activities for select championships. CHAMPIONSHIP SHOP Rep your favorite championship by shopping exclusive USGA merchandise, all within the app. Find the latest styles and special offers.

Screenshots

HIITCounter4 screens
USGA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USGA at Free against HIITCounter's $1.99. USGA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

USGA is free to download; HIITCounter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIITCounter ships an update every 5 months, USGA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIITCounter versus USGA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITCounterUSGA
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao FrascoUnited States Golf Association

Bugs and requests

HIITCounter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

USGA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with adding/removing favorite players
  • Inability to navigate back in the app
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-refresh function for leaderboards and scoring
  • Ability to customize favorite players
  • More comprehensive live coverage and video highlights

In-app purchases

None

HIITCounter

No in-app purchases

None

USGA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIITCounter free?
HIITCounter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is USGA free?
USGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIITCounter or USGA have ads?
Neither HIITCounter nor USGA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIITCounter or USGA?
HIITCounter ships an update every 5 months, and USGA every 3 weeks. Most recently, HIITCounter was updated on October 26, 2026 and USGA on October 28, 2026.

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