Comparison

Interval Timer vs HIIT Me!

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Set number of sets and rounds
  • Background operation support
  • Music playback compatibility
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)
Features
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts

About

HIIT Me!

Features
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Maximize your training with HIIT Me! – the smart interval timer for short, effective workouts. Ideal for home workouts, running, Tabata, boxing, CrossFit, or core training. Create your personalized HIIT workout in seconds—whether you're a beginner or advanced, HIIT Me! gets you moving, no fuss. Key Features: • Workout Generator: Pick your difficulty and we’ll build your workout. • Audio & Voice Prompts: Stay in the zone without staring at the screen. • Intuitive Controls: No clutter—just focus. • HIIT Score & History: Track your progress over 6 weeks. • Works Offline: No distractions, no sign-up required. • Minimalistic Design: Clear, fast, and focused on you. Why HIIT Me!? Many timers are overloaded—HIIT Me! is different: • Focus on what matters • No subscription, no account • Jump right in—at home, outdoors, or in the gym Premium Features (One-time purchase, no subscription): • Voice workout cues • Unlimited workout presets • Exclusive training modes HIIT Score – your motivation: Stay consistent! Your weekly HIIT Score shows how active you’ve been. Track your progress over 6 weeks, coach not required. What it doesn’t have—that’s the perk: • No subscription needed • No account creation • No ads during workouts Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
HIIT Me!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIIT Me! at every 6 days against Interval Timer's every 2 months. Interval Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HIIT Me! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, HIIT Me! every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus HIIT Me!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerHIIT Me!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (246 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings246 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosyp HameliakMathias Drabinski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

HIIT Me!

Subscriptions1
  • Premium ( monthly )$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Me! free?
HIIT Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or HIIT Me! have ads?
Both Interval Timer and HIIT Me! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or HIIT Me!?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, and HIIT Me! every 6 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and HIIT Me! on September 6, 2026.

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