Comparison

HIIT Star vs HIIT Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Star

This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage high-intensity interval training routines. Customize work and rest periods, name exercises, and save custom workouts for easy repetition. It features a large, visible timer and audio cues to guide you through your sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Name exercises for prompts
  • Save and reuse workout routines
  • Large, visible timer
  • Audio interval cues
  • Dark mode support
Features
Read full description

The quickest and simplest app for high intensity interval training. Completely free (no in-app purchase needed). Set your workouts to be as long or short as you wish. Features: • Super simple setup to get a workout up and running in seconds! • Work and rest periods you can set ranging from 5 seconds to 3 minutes • Name your exercises to get prompted during your workout • Save exercise lists to perform again next time • Large timer during workout mode visible when your phone is across the room. • Alternating colours for work and rest periods • Audio to cue when intervals are about to finish • Pause mid-workout • Session timer and indicators to let you know how long is left • Dark mode support Any feedback or suggestions? Get in touch at: support+hiit-star@strongr-app.com - Neil

About

HIIT Interval Timer

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. It provides structured programs, progress tracking, and estimated calorie burn, with an optional one-time purchase for an ad-free experience and expanded features.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP modes
  • Structured 4-week workout programs
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Estimated calorie burn
  • Preset saving and scheduling
  • Sound effects and haptic feedback
Features
Read full description

An interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM and AMRAP. Open it, set it, start. No subscription and no account. When you first open it, choose how many workouts a week and when to be reminded. The app reminds you then. ■ Free • Three modes (HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP) and built-in presets such as Tabata 20/10 × 8 • Week 1 of the 4-week program: pick a goal (build fitness, lose weight or feel refreshed) and get three workouts a week that get a little harder each week • Save your own presets (up to 2) • A weekly goal with "this week 2/3" progress on the home screen • After your first workout of the week, pick your next one: tomorrow, the day after, or in 3 days. With notifications on, you get a one-time reminder • A weekly review and a rest pass (once a week) to protect your streak • Coach reminders that tell you how many workouts are left to your goal (only if you turn them on) • Estimated calories for each workout, with food equivalents • Share cards: This workout, Last 30 days, and Over a photo (a transparent image) • A calendar and stats that show the weeks you kept going, plus a preview of your trends and all-time totals • Sound effects and haptics; choose a whistle or wood block for the cues • Three themes (new installs start with White) and tidy, grouped settings ■ HIIT Timer Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) • No ads • The 4-week program from week 2 to the end • Unlimited presets, in your own order • Weekly plan: set a time and a preset for each day of the week and get a reminder then • Preset colors: the calendar marks each day with the color of the preset you did • The My Record share card and the Receipt style • All-time calories and food equivalents, trends (last 4 weeks) and a weight log • All-time stats and CSV export ■ Try Pro for 7 days • Use everything in Pro free for 7 days (once). • No automatic charge. The trial ends on its own after 7 days and ads come back. Your records and presets stay. • To keep Pro, buy HIIT Timer Pro once. ■ Peace of mind • Your weight stays on your device. No account needed. • Calories are estimates based on your weight and exercise intensity (MET). Actual burn varies from person to person. Great for home HIIT and Tabata, strength intervals, EMOM and AMRAP WODs, circuits, jump rope and boxing rounds.

Screenshots

HIIT Star4 screens
HIIT Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HIIT Interval Timer at 100% against HIIT Star's 50%. HIIT Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HIIT Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Star ships an update every 3 weeks, HIIT Interval Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIIT Star versus HIIT Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT StarHIIT Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil Smith Designtsyk-app

Customer experience

HIIT Star

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HIIT Interval Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Star

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • HIIT Timer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is HIIT Star free?
HIIT Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Star or HIIT Interval Timer have ads?
HIIT Interval Timer shows ads; HIIT Star does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Star or HIIT Interval Timer?
HIIT Star ships an update every 3 weeks, and HIIT Interval Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, HIIT Star was updated on November 3, 2026 and HIIT Interval Timer on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons