HIIT Timer vs ExTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HIIT Timer
This app provides a versatile timer for various high-intensity interval training routines like HIIT, EMOM, and Tabata. It allows users to create custom workouts, track progress, and offers multiple training modes with an intuitive interface.
- Customizable interval timers
- Support for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata, AMRAP
- Progress tracking for workouts
- Multiple training modes
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
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HiitTimer - The Best Timer for Your HIIT Workouts Take your training to the next level with HiitTimer! Designed for athletes, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts, HiitTimer is an advanced timer app that helps you manage your high-intensity routines like HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute), Tabata, or AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible), efficiently and personally. Main Features: - Training Timer: Precisely control your time and keep the right pace for each exercise. - Custom Routines: Create and save your specific routines, adjusting work time, rest, and rounds according to your needs. - Progress Tracking: See your achievements at the end of each session and stay motivated to reach your goals. - Multiple Training Modes: Access specific timers for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata, stopwatch, and more, all in one app. - Intuitive Design: Clear and easy-to-use interface, ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Why Choose HiitTimer: HiitTimer is designed to optimize your workouts, helping you make the most of every second and maintain the intensity needed to see results. Perfect for those looking for a reliable and functional tool for high-intensity training routines. Download HiitTimer now and transform the way you train. Start improving your strength, endurance, and focus today!
ExTimer
This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.
- Stylish and customizable appearance
- Multiple color variations and layouts
- Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
- Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
- Light and dark mode options
- Vertical and horizontal layout support
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExTimer at 100% against HIIT Timer's 0%. ExTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). HIIT Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (42 vs 4). On price, ads 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. ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HIIT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
ExTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT Timer has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExTimer's.
HIIT Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIIT Timer | ExTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Prez Calmet | Hajime Suzuki |
Customer experience
HIIT Timer
ExTimer
In-app purchases
HIIT Timer
No in-app purchases
ExTimer
- Trial 3DaysFree
- Hide Ads$1.99
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