Comparison

FITimer vs Timer for Workouts

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

Head to head
About

FITimer

This fitness app helps you create and track custom interval workouts with audible cues. It also supports continuous run/walk tracking with detailed statistics and saves your workout history.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Preset interval options
  • Continuous run/walk tracking
  • Workout history log
  • Audible interval cues
  • Background operation
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FITimer is an interval timer application for fitness training on mobile devices. The app has a very simple interface to quickly create custom time-based or select preprogrammed intervals. You can also create a fixed number of sets or go infinite reps. While running, the app provides an audible beep for transitioning to the next interval. Well, you're not in it for the intervals? That's okay, we got continuous run/walk tracking too. Your workouts run in the background with music and provide you the important information of the workout including distance covered, duration, number of sets, pace, etc. as applicable. All workouts are saved in the 'History" tab, with a symbol and date that can help you find the one you are looking for. Some of the key features of FITimer : - A clean and easy to use interface from the start of the app, that guides the user through the application. - Select a preset interval timer and create a custom one to personalize the interval workout to whatever you would like. - Continuous Run / Walk option without intervals and track key workout statistics, such as distance, steps, duration, and pace. - FITimer is equipped with beeps that can tell you when to switch the intervals, even while in the background. The beeps seamlessly mix with your music. - After your workout is completed, FITimer keeps track of the completed workouts in the history tab and can be accessed whenever you would like. - Background compatibility has been integrated with FITimer. It allows you to listen to your music while running or you could use other applications. Enjoy the app!! FITimer will soon have new, exciting, and useful features!

About

Timer for Workouts

This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts
  • Save and repeat favorite routines
  • Clear visual and voice cues
  • Track progress
  • Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals
Features
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Transform your training with HIIT Timer — the simple interval timer and workout timer built for every level of fitness. Whether you lift in the gym, crush home circuits, or hit the road running, this HIIT timer creates powerful, personalized sessions in seconds. Set work, rest, and repeat intervals for tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, strength, mobility, or any exercise you choose. No fluff. Just fast, focused intervals. What You Can Do • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts in a few taps • Save and repeat your favorite routines anytime • Stay on track with clear visual and voice cues • Track progress to see every flex and milestone Designed for efficiency, HIIT Timer makes every second count — from warm-up to cool-down — acting as the perfect timer for workouts of any length. Perfect For • Home training or full-body gym days • Running, cycling, rowing, bodyweight drills • Coaches and athletes who need a reliable interval clock Why It Works Structured interval training ignites metabolism, burns more calories, and builds endurance fast. HIIT Timer delivers the precision timing you need to stay consistent and get results you can flex. Download HIIT Timer today and train smarter. Your next sweat session starts with one tap. Have feedback or questions? Contact us in the app. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLTzf9_jwmI0T46C_tdsgMxNqjS7jIdZBLtCXiidlhA/edit?usp=drive_link

Screenshots

FITimer4 screens
Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FITimer at none against Timer for Workouts's 4. FITimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer for Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FITimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FITimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 82 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FITimer ships an update every 2 months, Timer for Workouts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FITimer versus Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFITimerTimer for Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings682 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKRS Ventures LLC.Aral Atpulat

Customer experience

FITimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timer for Workouts

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

FITimer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$20.00

Questions

Is FITimer free?
FITimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FITimer or Timer for Workouts?
FITimer is rated higher. FITimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Timer for Workouts averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.
Do FITimer or Timer for Workouts have ads?
FITimer shows ads; Timer for Workouts does not.
Which is updated more often, FITimer or Timer for Workouts?
FITimer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer for Workouts every 8 days. Most recently, FITimer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on September 30, 2026.

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