# Workout Timer Interval & HIIT vs Round Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Round Timer at 4.9 against Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's 4.5. Round Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer Interval & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Round Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Timer Interval & HIIT has 145 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's written reviews are positive against 67% of Round Timer's.

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT ships an update fortnightly, Round Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer Interval & HIIT | Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-and-hiit/id1669997130/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-training-debate/id6458691329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Jansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669997132) | [Yauhen Bahdanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610300833) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-and-hiit/id1669997130)

This app offers customizable interval timers for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. Track your progress, enjoy background music, and switch between light and dark modes to enhance your fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Supports HIIT, Tabata, WOD, Crossfit, EMOM, AMRAP, Historical workout tracking, Background music playback, Light and dark mode themes, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-training-debate/id6458691329)

This interval timer offers extensive customization for workouts, training, or any timed activity. Features include custom presets, sound libraries, voice announcements, and detailed session tracking. Enjoy an intuitive, ad-free experience designed for flexibility.

**Highlights:** Customizable colors, Custom presets, Rich sound library, Voice announcements, Proximity sensor support, Shake-to-pause, Detailed session summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Round Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Timer Interval & HIIT free?

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Round Timer free?

Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Workout Timer Interval & HIIT or Round Timer?

Round Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer Interval & HIIT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Round Timer averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Workout Timer Interval & HIIT or Round Timer have ads?

Neither Workout Timer Interval & HIIT nor Round Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Timer Interval & HIIT or Round Timer?

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT ships an update fortnightly, and Round Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Workout Timer Interval & HIIT was updated on September 29, 2026 and Round Timer on August 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*