Comparison

SwolTime vs Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata

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

Head to head
About

SwolTime

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, boxing, and weightlifting. It allows for real-time adjustments, customizable settings, and workout sequencing. Track progress with notes and use it in the background or with Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic workout timer control
  • On-the-fly timer adjustments
  • Customizable interval timer settings
  • Custom workout sequencing
  • Progress notes
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Time your Tabata, HIIT, boxing, crossfit, running, weightlifting, EMOM, and WOD routines with SwolTime — the workout timer app for precise interval tracking, rest management, and customizable fitness planning. [ DYNAMIC WORKOUT TIMER CONTROL ] • With a simple press, SwolTime adapts in real-time, letting you tweak sets, workout, and rest durations without missing a beat. [ ON-THE-FLY TIMER ADJUSTMENTS ] • Fine-tune your session's intensity by adding or cutting time, and navigate through your workout with skip and rewind options. [ CUSTOMIZE INTERVAL TIMER SETTINGS ] • Personalize your SwolTime experience in the Settings, from timer increments to motivational halfway sounds. [ CUSTOM WORKOUT SEQUENCING ] • SwolTime Playlists combine exercises into cohesive sessions, simplifying routines with smooth transitions and tailored rest periods. [ QUEUE WORKOUT PLAYLISTS ] • Quickly organize and modify exercises in a sequence, enhancing workout focus and efficiency. [ PROGRESS NOTES ] • Document your journey with detailed notes on Playlists and exercises, a simple yet powerful tool for tracking your fitness evolution. [ BACKGROUND BEAST MODE ] • SwolTime's background functionality means your focus stays on your workout, not your screen, even with your phone locked. [ APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION ] • Adjust your workout on-the-fly directly from your Apple Watch. Monitor intervals and manage your workout all from the convenience of your wrist. ▶ ONE TIMER FOR EVERY WORKOUT ◀ [ WORKOUT INTERVAL TIMER ] • Craft the ideal balance between active sessions and rest periods, enhancing both endurance and strength. [ BOXING ROUND TIMER ] • Sharpen your technique and precision with custom "Boxing Training" playlists, integrating exercises and breaks for a seamless session. [ TABATA TIMER ] • Engage in quick, intense bouts of exercise followed by very short breaks, a method proven to increase stamina and strength. [ HIIT TIMER ] • Tailor your sessions for short, intense bursts of activity followed by brief recovery periods, ideal for burning fat and improving cardiovascular health. [ CROSSFIT TIMER ] • Organize your varied, high-intensity workouts with a timer that adapts to the day's challenge, keeping you on track and motivated. [ WOD TIMER ] • Navigate the Workout of the Day with ease, focusing on beating your personal bests in a variety of high-intensity activities. [ EMOM WORKOUT TIMER ] • Boost efficiency with a timer that challenges you to complete a task at the start of every minute, perfect for high-intensity workouts. [ WEIGHTLIFTING REST TIMER ] • Leverage strategic breaks to maximize recovery and performance, making each workout more effective. [ STOPWATCH TIMER ] • Capture every moment of your training with accuracy, ideal for timing sprints, laps, or measuring improvement over time. [ GYM TIMER ] • Organize your gym session effectively, ensuring a comprehensive workout that covers all your fitness goals. [ RUNNING & SPRINT TIMER ] • Enhance your running or sprinting with targeted timing, focusing on improving speed and endurance with every session. ▶ READ WHAT SWOLTIME USERS SAY ◀ • "[...] I looooove this app - it targets all the most annoying aspects of planning your own workout." • "[...] The halfway chime is the only thing that keeps me going during hard sets." • "[...] No more hassle configuring things on the fly. Every other app feels like a toy compared to this." ------------ Download SwolTime to transform your workouts on your smartphone. Need assistance or have suggestions? Reach out for support at support@swoltime.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swoltime.com/privacy-policy

About

Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata

This app helps you structure and time your workouts with customizable intervals, alerts, and repeating sets. It's ideal for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, boxing, running, and circuit training.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals (work, rest, recovery)
  • Customizable sound and visual alerts
  • Repeating sets programming
  • Countdown timer with visual cues
  • Supports HIIT, Tabata, boxing, running, circuit training, yoga, meditation
Features
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Elevate your workouts with the ultimate Interval Timer app, designed to boost your fitness regimen. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this app is your perfect training partner. With a sleek, user-friendly interface and powerful features, Interval Timer takes your workouts to the next level. Key Features: • Customizable Intervals: Tailor your workouts with precision. Set the duration for work, rest and recovery intervals to match your training goals. • Customizable Alerts: Choose from a variety of sounds and visual cues to keep you motivated and on track during your workout sessions. • Repeating Sets: Easily program multiple sets with the option to repeat for a comprehensive training experience. • Countdown Timer: Get a visual cue of the time remaining in your intervals, ensuring you stay focused and energized. • Ideal for Various Sports: Interval Timer is perfect for a wide range of sports including: - HIIT Workouts: Maximize your high-intensity interval training for improved cardiovascular fitness and fat loss. - Tabata: Optimize your Tabata sessions for intense bursts of activity followed by short rests. - Boxing and MMA Training: Enhance your agility, strength, and conditioning for combat sports. - Running and Sprinting: Fine-tune your speed and endurance on the track or the trail. - Circuit Training: Perfect for bodyweight exercises, weights, or a combination of both. - Yoga and Meditation: Use intervals to time poses, stretches, or meditation sessions for a balanced practice. Interval Timer is designed for everyone, from casual fitness enthusiasts to dedicated athletes. Don't let your workouts plateau. Download Interval Timer today and experience the difference!

Screenshots

SwolTime4 screens
Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata at none against SwolTime's 2. SwolTime's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. SwolTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SwolTime against 5.0 for Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwolTime has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwolTime ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwolTime versus Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwolTimeInterval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (52 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWOL LLC (USA)Juxhin Bakalli Technologies

Customer experience

SwolTime

All ratings52 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SwolTime

Subscriptions2
  • SwolTime Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SwolTime Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
None

Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwolTime free?
SwolTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata free?
Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwolTime or Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata?
Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata is rated higher. SwolTime averages 5.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do SwolTime or Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata have ads?
Neither SwolTime nor Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwolTime or Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata?
SwolTime ships an update fortnightly, and Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata every 11 months. Most recently, SwolTime was updated on September 30, 2026 and Interval Timer ▸ HIIT & Tabata on October 11, 2026.

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