Comparison

iHIIT vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

iHIIT

This interval timer app allows for the creation of complex, customized workout routines with a clear display. It offers flexible programming options, voice cues for intervals, and the ability to skip steps. Track your progress with elapsed time features.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer creation
  • Nested rounds and intervals
  • Clear countdown display
  • Skip current step functionality
  • Configurable count-in signals
  • Interval name read aloud
Features
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iHIIT is a straightforward interval timer with clear main display and flexible editor allowing you to program your interval training in seconds. Features: - Quickly create your own timers of any complexity; - Combine rounds and intervals and nest them to any depth; - Clear display with current interval countdown ticker and two rings for current interval and the entire timer on any device, in any orientation; - Tap on the title or empty area to show/hide extra details; - Switch timer mode between "timer left" and "time elapsed"; - You can skip the current step. This is useful for steps based on rep count. As soon as you're done with your reps, you can move on to the next step by swiping up. The app tracks the actual reduced elapsed time and keeps it on screen after the timer has completed, so you can track your progress between workouts; - Configurable count-in signal before next interval; - The name of each interval is read out loud at the beginning; - Screen is always on while timer is running; - Check out configurable options in the app's section in Settings app.

About

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable round-based timer for various time-based activities, including HIIT, circuit training, and boxing. It features a minimalistic design with big digits and bright colors, offering hand-crafted sounds to maintain focus. Users can create complex workouts, save custom sets, and track their workout history with Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable round-based timer
  • Minimalistic design with big digits
  • Hand-crafted sounds for focus
  • Unlimited saved intervals
  • Quick Set feature
  • Apple Health integration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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The Interval Timer App is a minimalistic, advanced all-in-one round-based timer for iOS Devices (iPhone / iPad). Create complex workouts or sets and get them visualized simple and minimalistic with big digits, bright colors and hand-crafted sounds to support you keeping the focus. Works for all simple and complex time-based activities - use it for your exercise, hiit, tabata, wod, yoga, running, lifting weights, gym workout, cycling, boxing, stretching or even cooking! Create your own set-library with unlimited saved intervals or just hop into a quick one with the "Quick Set" feature! - Pick from a variety of sounds for different phases and cycles - Separate Sound-Volume Setting - Does not interrupt background music - Phone won't lock automatically during sets - Supports Dark Mode - Battery friendly - Customizable color representation for every set - Save your workout-history with apple health! Create simple second-short or complex hour-long intervals with custom set and cycle durations including custom break- and warmup-lengths, round-counts, sounds and colors. ______________________________________________ APP USAGE INFO & SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Should you choose to upgrade to a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://learned-romano-d09.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-4521f83f95f44900931f5887f08b852f Privacy Policy: https://learned-romano-d09.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3920b87376da4552be9dbc3f0d0d24bf

Screenshots

iHIIT4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 91% against iHIIT's 0%. Interval Timer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). iHIIT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Interval Timer is free to download; iHIIT costs $0.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iHIIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHIIT ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iHIIT versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHIITInterval Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—77 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMu-sonicMizo LLC

Customer experience

iHIIT

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

iHIIT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Intervals+ Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Intervals+ Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is iHIIT free?
iHIIT costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iHIIT or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither iHIIT nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHIIT or Interval Timer?
iHIIT ships an update every 3 months, and Interval Timer every 2 days. Most recently, iHIIT was updated on September 27, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 12, 2026.

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