Comparison

HIIT Timer vs ExTimer

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Timer

Features
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【HIIT Timerとはどんなアプリ?】 20秒のトレーニングと10秒の休憩を繰り返しカウントするタイマーです。 BGM・効果音でスマホを見ずにトレーニングが可能です。 起動してすぐ開始できます。 さっそくトレーニングを開始しよう。 【HIITとは】 HIITとは、高強度インターバルトレーニングの略称です。 高強度の全力運動を繰り返し行うことで、心拍数を上昇させ効率的に筋肥大・カロリー消費を行うトレーニングです。 【使い方】 セット数を選択し、スタートボタンでトレーニングを開始できます。 ストップでタイマーを停止できます。 その場合は、再度スタートボタンでトレニングを再開できます。 再度、1からトレーニングを始めたい場合やセット数の変更は、リセットボタンを押すことでセット数の選択が可能になります。 設定画面では、BGMと効果音の設定を変更することができます。 【便利機能】 ・セット数だけ設定すれば、すぐにトレーニングが始められます。 ・BGMでトレーニングと休憩の切り替えがわかるので、スマホを見ずにトレーニングに集中することができます。 【機能一覧】 ・セット数選択(1~16セット) ・カウントダウン(トレーニング20秒・休憩10秒) ・BGMと効果音 【アップデート情報 Ver1.1】 AppStoreの一部表記を修正

About

ExTimer

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Highlights
  • Stylish and customizable appearance
  • Multiple color variations and layouts
  • Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
  • Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
  • Light and dark mode options
  • Vertical and horizontal layout support
Features
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.

Screenshots

HIIT Timer4 screens
ExTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT Timer at none against ExTimer's 2. ExTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HIIT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 months, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HIIT Timer versus ExTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT TimerExTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasaaki gennoHajime Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ExTimer

One-time2
  • Trial 3DaysFree
  • Hide Ads$1.99

Questions

Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExTimer free?
ExTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Timer or ExTimer have ads?
Both HIIT Timer and ExTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Timer or ExTimer?
HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 months, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, HIIT Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and ExTimer on September 8, 2026.

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