# Karate Buddy vs HIIT Timer / Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Karate Buddy at none against HIIT Timer / Interval Timer's shown. Karate Buddy also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). HIIT Timer / Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Karate Buddy against 4.9 for HIIT Timer / Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT Timer / Interval Timer has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karate Buddy | HIIT Timer / Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-buddy/id1528775072/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-timer-interval-timer/id1610842683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 68 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KUMITE COACH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528775074) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### Karate Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karate-buddy/id1528775072)

This app acts as a training aid for martial arts practitioners, offering randomized drills, directional commands, and workout timing. It's designed to enhance solo training, coaching, and fitness development by providing structured guidance.

**Highlights:** Randomized work periods, Directional commands, Numbered commands (English/Japanese), Randomized bleep function, Workout timer, Solo and 1-2-1 coaching aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HIIT Timer / Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-timer-interval-timer/id1610842683)

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training. Easily set up warm-up, workout, and cool-down periods with adjustable intervals and counts. Personalize colors, sounds, and notifications for a tailored experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timer creation, Customizable intervals (warm-up, workout, cool-down), Adjustable counts, Color and sound customization, Dark mode support, Background notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Karate Buddy free?

Karate Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HIIT Timer / Interval Timer free?

HIIT Timer / Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Karate Buddy or HIIT Timer / Interval Timer?

Karate Buddy is rated higher. Karate Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HIIT Timer / Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Karate Buddy or HIIT Timer / Interval Timer have ads?

HIIT Timer / Interval Timer shows ads; Karate Buddy does not.

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