# Exercise Timer vs Interval Timer HIIT Workout

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Interval Timer HIIT Workout's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 311). Interval Timer HIIT Workout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Interval Timer HIIT Workout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Exercise Timer against 4.9 for Interval Timer HIIT Workout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 311 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Interval Timer HIIT Workout's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer HIIT Workout weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Interval Timer HIIT Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) | **[4.9 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id6741055716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 311 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Roli LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792785559) |

## What reviewers say

### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


### Interval Timer HIIT Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id6741055716)

Customize your HIIT and Tabata workouts with this versatile interval timer. Features AI voice cues from celebrity personalities, music integration, and Apple Health syncing. Track your progress and share routines with ease.

**Highlights:** Customizable work/rest periods, AI voice cues from celebrity personalities, Music integration, Apple Health & Apple Watch sync, Save and organize workouts, Real-time exercise on-screen cues, Share workouts with others

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Interval Timer HIIT Workout free?

Interval Timer HIIT Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or Interval Timer HIIT Workout?

Interval Timer HIIT Workout is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Interval Timer HIIT Workout averages 4.9 from 311 ratings.

### Do Exercise Timer or Interval Timer HIIT Workout have ads?

Interval Timer HIIT Workout shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exercise Timer or Interval Timer HIIT Workout?

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer HIIT Workout weekly. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Interval Timer HIIT Workout on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*