Comparison

Hero Timer vs HIIT Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hero Timer

This app provides customizable timers for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, AMRAP, and EMOM. It allows users to create custom routines, review past sessions, and offers a landscape view for a professional timer experience.

Highlights
  • Tabata timer
  • HIIT timer
  • AMRAP timer
  • EMOM timer
  • Custom workout creation
  • Workout review and sharing
  • Landscape orientation
Features
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Train your body as you were at your favorite Box or at the Gym. Select your workout type, configure the time and start training! Hero Timer is perfect for every workout type. It includes a: - TABATA workout timer - HIIT workout timer - AMRAP workout timer - EMOM workout timer - FORTIME workout timer Need a chronometer? Use the COUNT UP timer or the COUNT DOWN option. What else? - Create multiple AMRAP rounds - Create multiple TABATA sets - Configure EMOMs as you wish. - Create Custom workouts mixing together multiple workouts types for a complete training session! - Use the the landscape orientation to have the same experience of the physical professional timers available on the market. - Review your workouts, share or even repeat them. Be a HERO

About

HIIT Timer Pro

Features
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HIIT Timer Pro is your complete interval training companion for high-intensity workouts, Tabata training, circuit exercises, and custom fitness routines. Designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and beginners alike, this powerful timer helps you maximize every workout. POWERFUL INTERVAL TIMER Create and customize your perfect workout with flexible interval settings. Set work periods, rest periods, rounds, and sets to match any training style. Whether you follow the classic Tabata protocol or design your own circuit, HIIT Timer Pro adapts to your needs. VOICE-GUIDED TRAINING Stay focused on your form while the app guides you through each interval. Clear voice announcements tell you when to work, rest, and prepare for the next round. Never miss a beat or lose count during intense training sessions. PRESET WORKOUTS Get started immediately with built-in workout presets including the classic 4-minute Tabata protocol. Save unlimited custom presets to quickly access your favorite training routines. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Automatically sync your workouts to Apple Health. Track calories burned, workout duration, and training frequency to monitor your fitness progress over time. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from six carefully designed color themes to match your style and motivation. Each theme adapts to your device's light and dark mode settings for comfortable viewing in any environment. BACKGROUND OPERATION Start your workout and lock your screen. HIIT Timer Pro continues running in the background with audio cues and haptic feedback to keep you on track without draining your battery. MUSIC INTEGRATION Play your favorite music during workouts. Control playback directly from the app without interrupting your training session. PERFECT FOR - HIIT and Tabata training - Circuit training and CrossFit - Boxing and MMA rounds - Strength training rest periods - Running intervals and sprints - Stretching and yoga timing - Rehabilitation exercises - Group fitness classes CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS - Adjustable work and rest intervals - Configurable rounds and sets - Countdown timer before workouts - Custom sound effects and volume - Haptic feedback for silent training - Screen always-on option DESIGNED FOR RESULTS Clean, distraction-free interface puts the focus on your workout. Large, easy-to-read timer display visible from across the room. Color-coded intervals help you instantly recognize work and rest periods. Start your fitness transformation today with HIIT Timer Pro. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hero Timer4 screens
HIIT Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HIIT Timer Pro at none against Hero Timer's shown. Hero Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Hero Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HIIT Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hero Timer versus HIIT Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero TimerHIIT Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco MisciaFoes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hero Timer

One-time3
  • Custom Workouts$0.99
  • ADS Free$0.99
  • Premium Version$4.99
2 purchases

HIIT Timer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hero Timer free?
Hero Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Timer Pro free?
HIIT Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hero Timer or HIIT Timer Pro have ads?
Hero Timer shows ads; HIIT Timer Pro does not.

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