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 helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times
  • Runs in background and with screen locked
  • Music playlist integration
  • Save settings as templates
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate
  • Post workouts to social media
Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Produced by Polycents! Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

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 device support: Interval Timer at 4 against Timer Hiit's 2. On price, update cadence, 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 9 days, Timer Hiit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus Timer Hiit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTimer Hiit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Huy Huynh Thanh

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

Timer Hiit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
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?
Both Interval Timer and Timer Hiit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Timer Hiit?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Timer Hiit every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timer Hiit on September 12, 2026.

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