PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals vs Custom Interval Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals
This app offers customizable interval timers for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. Track your heart rate in real-time and create distance-based intervals. Save your favorite workout profiles for quick access.
- Customizable interval and rest times
- Real-time heart rate plotting
- Distance-based interval training
- Save unlimited workout profiles
- Clear visual countdown and progress
- Sound alerts for interval changes
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TIMER CUSTOMISATION You choose: ◦ Number of sets ◦ Number of reps ◦ Interval length ◦ Amount of rest (automatic / manual options) ◦ Interval profile (longest first, shortest first, longest in the middle or all the same length) HEART RATE Beautiful real-time heart rate plotting: ◦ Add heart rate tracking using a bluetooth monitor ◦ See current heart rate, as well as min and max rates for the whole session ◦ Heart rate history plots against intervals as your timer runs ◦ Create a HIIT profile to easily work out your max HR NOT JUST A TIMER Distance too! ◦ As well as timed active intervals, PyramidTimer gives supports distance-based intervals too ◦ Train those 400m intervals anywhere, or 1000m, or 400-300-200, or... well you get the idea! ◦ Rest timer begins automatically as soon as you've completed the interval distance ◦ Rest time is fully customisable - you choose either fix a duration or choose an automatic amount relative to interval distance (the proportion is customisable) ◦ Combined with heart rate tracking you can easily work out your max HR using 8x20s sprints FAVOURITE PROFILES No need to define your favourite timer for every workout: ◦ Save unlimited timer profiles ◦ Load profiles in an instant ◦ Your last used profile will re-load automatically next time INTERFACE Enjoy: ◦ Crystal clear timer countdown for current interval ◦ Red/blue (go/rest) interval representation - higher bars are longer intervals ◦ Progress animation for current interval ◦ Boop sound at start and end of each active interval (won't interrupt your music) ◦ Total session time remaining countdown SUPER EASY TO USE For your convenience: ◦ Create your timer profile with interactive sliders ◦ Helper information available for every setting - you can't go wrong ◦ Visual representation of your session updates in real-time as you set it up - no guess work or nasty surprises, you know exactly what your timer will be ◦ Green indicator moves to show current interval ◦ Pause any time HEALTH BENEFITS Get fit fast! ◦ Varying length intervals in Pyramid Timer allow you to work different muscle groups and energy systems all in the same session, getting you the sporting edge faster. ◦ Do short HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) ◦ Long endurance sessions ◦ Tabata ◦ ...and everything in between! ENJOY!
Custom Interval Timers
Design personalized interval timers for workouts or productivity. Its intuitive editor allows for custom flows with various settings like countdowns and personalized interfaces. Offers light/dark modes and an option to disable ads.
- Customizable interval flows
- Intuitive timer editor
- Count up or down timers
- Personalized running interface
- Light/dark mode
- Ad-free option
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Create highly customizable interval timers in a beautiful Interface. Interval timers are useful for exercise, like High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or Tabata, and can also be used to manage productivity, events, and more! This app provides a fascinatingly simple and intuitive editor for setting up your own custom timers. With just a few building blocks you can create the exact experience you want. Multiple settings to match your preferences: - Count up or down - Personalize the running interface to show what matters to you - Light/dark mode - Disable ads for free!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Custom Interval Timers at 5.0 against PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's 3.6. Custom Interval Timers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume 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. PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Custom Interval Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Custom Interval Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's written reviews are positive against 100% of Custom Interval Timers's.
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals ships an update weekly, Custom Interval Timers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals | Custom Interval Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Moss | Alex Rich |
Customer experience
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals
Custom Interval Timers
In-app purchases
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals
- Enhanced Version$1.99
Custom Interval Timers
No in-app purchases






