Comparison

HIIT Timer vs Simple HIIT

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Timer

This app provides a simple interval timer for various high-intensity training styles like HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. Track your workouts, maintain streaks, and save custom timer presets for easy access. It's designed for home or gym training and requires no account or subscription.

Highlights
  • HIIT & Tabata timer
  • EMOM interval training
  • AMRAP workout mode
  • Workout calendar tracking
  • Streak and stats tracking
  • Customizable presets
  • Smart workout reminders
Features
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A simple interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP workouts. All features are free with ad support. No account. No subscription. No usage limits. ◆ Four workout modes 【HIIT】 Set your own work time, rest time, and rounds. Built for classic high-intensity interval training your way. 【Tabata】 The 20s-on / 10s-off × 8 protocol. One tap to start the original. 【EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute)】 Repeating one-minute intervals. Built for CrossFit, strength training, and conditioning sessions. 【AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)】 Set a time cap and count your rounds. Push the limit. ◆ Keep your streak alive ・Calendar view of every workout day ・Daily streak counter to keep the momentum ・Monthly workout totals at a glance ◆ Save your favorites Save your most-used presets. One tap to start next time. ◆ Smart reminders Weekly reminders that gently push you back on track when you miss a session. ◆ Built to stay out of your way ・No account required. Open the app, set the timer, train ・No bloated features, no upsells, no data harvesting ◆ Made for ・Home HIIT and bodyweight workouts ・Tabata protocols, including custom variations ・Strength training intervals ・Running and cardio circuits ・Yoga and stretching session timing ・CrossFit-style EMOM and AMRAP WODs ・Functional fitness and conditioning No account. No subscription. Just set the timer and go.

About

Simple HIIT

Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track, or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether you into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA, or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you to specify an overall time as well as program High/Low-intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low-intensity interval and rest for your own need - Continue to run even when the screen is locked - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Timer - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto-Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

Screenshots

HIIT Timer4 screens
Simple HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple HIIT at none against HIIT Timer's shown. Simple HIIT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HIIT Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple HIIT every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
HIIT Timer versus Simple HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT TimerSimple HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertsyk-appBeesoft Apps

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Simple HIIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple HIIT free?
Simple HIIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIIT Timer or Simple HIIT have ads?
HIIT Timer shows ads; Simple HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Timer or Simple HIIT?
HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple HIIT every 31 months. Most recently, HIIT Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Simple HIIT on September 14, 2026.

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