Comparison

Interval Timer vs Timer Hiit

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 app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Voice assistant with text-to-speech
  • Music ducking for audio integration
  • Save custom workouts
  • Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Special timer for interval training. This Interval Timer offers: • Very intuitive interface. After installing this timer you need to press one button to start a tabata workout with classic settings. • Ability to set up prepare, work, rest, rest between sets, cool down time, number of cycles and sets. • Intervals can be configured individually. With this interval training timer you can create any interval workout with any sequence of intervals. • Voice assistant with text-to-speech. • Add descriptions to intervals that will be displayed on the timer screen and will be voiced. • Bright and nice colors. • Ability to lower the volume in your music player while playing the timer sounds (ducking). • List of your saved workouts. • NEW! Quick workout - setup your workout with fast and ease. The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol. - Rounds. - Stopwatch. - Intervals. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds It's time to train, good luck! Application supports Apple Health to track activity during workout. You can download the app for free. Further use requires a subscription. At our discretion, we may decide to offer you a free trial per the terms displayed in the app. Please note that: When opting for a subscription, you pay the fixed price for your country, which is displayed in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews and free trial automatically converts into subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription or a free trial, your subscription/free trial will stay active until the end of the current period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMzBsd_mSO69xuzkpOKljPPtxRMWMTzt2iGs6wJIhik

About

Timer Hiit

Features
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Introducing Hiit Timer, the latest workout timer app designed to effortlessly guide you through your Hiit, Tabata, Circuit Training workouts, or any customized plan tailored just for you. Timer Mode: + Supports standard workout modes with consistent training times for each set. + Customize your own timer settings for different workout sessions. + Save multiple workouts for future use. INTERVAL TIMER: + Simplified screen focusing on time tracking. + Multilingual CountTimer for an easier workout experience. + Clear color differentiation between workout types. + Engaging yet simple effects to keep boredom at bay. + Vibration support for enhanced focus. + Large, screen-filling digits for easy visibility from a distance. Additional Features: + Easily track your workout history. + Completely free with full feature access. + Multiple themes for a personalized experience. + Multilingual support. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium ): Then an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.qrdynamic.xyz/policy-timer-hiit Terms of Use: https://www.qrdynamic.xyz/terms-timer-hiit

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Timer Hiit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against Timer Hiit's shown. Timer Hiit's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). 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. Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timer Hiit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Timer Hiit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus Timer Hiit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTimer Hiit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.Huy Huynh Thanh

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts disappearing
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Timing issues with intervals

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Additional audio cues and prompts
  • Improved workout tracking and history

Timer Hiit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Intervals: monthly membership7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Intervals: membership7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Intervals: monthly membership$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Intervals: yearly membership$6.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Intervals: membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | Membership$14.99
  • Intervals | Membership$34.99
Show 1 more
  • Intervals | Membership$39.99
3 purchases

Timer Hiit

Subscriptions3
  • month$0.991 Month
  • 3 monthly sub$0.993 Months
  • 12 monthly sub$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer Hiit free?
Timer Hiit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Timer Hiit have ads?
Timer Hiit shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Timer Hiit?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timer Hiit every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timer Hiit on October 1, 2026.

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