Comparison

iHIIT vs ArcX

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

ArcX

Control your smart ring, receive personalized music recommendations, and manage your profile. Features include SOS for emergencies and integration with smartwatches for heart rate-based music.

Highlights
  • Personalized music recommendations
  • Smart ring configuration
  • SOS emergency feature
  • Heart rate-based music adaptation
  • Profile management
  • Dashboard control hub
Features
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ArcX is the only fitness app that matches music to your live heart rate and mood in real time. Not recommendations. Not a curated playlist. A patented performance system that evolves with every rep, every stride, every beat. MUSICBOOST - PERFORMANCE MUSIC, POWERED BY SCIENCE Your mood sets the tone. Your heart rate writes the rest. Before your workout, tell MusicBoost how you're feeling, what you're doing and how hard you're going. Connect Spotify, link your wearable and press Play. From there, MusicBoost reads your live heart rate and adapts your music in real time - turning it up as you push harder and dialling it back as you ease off. No manual adjustments. No skipping tracks. Just the right song, at the right moment, every time. Research shows tempo-matched music delivers: +15% performance output -12% perceived fatigue +20% training endurance Spotify connected. Apple Music coming soon. Protected by US Patent No. 12,681,987. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iHIIT4 screens
ArcX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArcX at Free against iHIIT's $0.99. ArcX also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). iHIIT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ArcX is free to download; iHIIT costs $0.99 up front. ArcX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iHIIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHIIT ships an update every 3 months, ArcX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHIIT versus ArcX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHIITArcX
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—1.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMu-sonicArcX Technology Ltd

Customer experience

iHIIT

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

ArcX

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

iHIIT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ArcX

Subscriptions2
  • Arcx Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Arcx Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is iHIIT free?
iHIIT costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcX free?
ArcX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iHIIT or ArcX have ads?
Neither iHIIT nor ArcX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHIIT or ArcX?
iHIIT ships an update every 3 months, and ArcX every 3 weeks. Most recently, iHIIT was updated on September 27, 2026 and ArcX on October 4, 2026.

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