# Gymboss Interval Timer vs Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 86K against Gymboss Interval Timer's 797. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gymboss Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gymboss Interval Timer against 4.8 for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 797, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Gymboss Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymboss Interval Timer | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448/reviews) | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 797 | **86K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gymboss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894157662) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymboss Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workouts, allowing users to set single or multiple work and rest periods. It offers extensive customization options for alarms, program saving, and display, ensuring a tailored timing experience for any fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Programmable interval timer, Unlimited intervals and rounds, Save and manage unlimited programs, Visual, audible, and vibrate alarms, Music access and dimming, Customizable display and background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymboss Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound and Color Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Perfect gym partner
- 🚀 Grad App
- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple easy to plan and workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clear data
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Another buggy update
- 🐛 Landscape / portrait bugs
- 🐛 Sagging under bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer no longer beeps when screen is locked or app is in background
- Intervals disappear or get shuffled after updates
- Unable to save new workouts
- All workout sounds have gone
- Crashes when trying to edit intervals

**Requested features**

- Verbal prompts like a countdown "3-2-1 Go!" and "3-2-1 Rest"
- Ability to lock the screen
- Option to see what's coming next
- Workout block of 60/30/30 rather than just high and low
- Ability to start from partway through the sequence


### Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113)

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest.  Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily.  Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Workout and rest timers, Voice or beep guides, Background audio support, Workout history and statistics, Repeat previous workouts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and name custom workouts
- More flexibility in exercise/rest time settings
- Option to adjust volume of voice prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymboss Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gymboss Interval Timer or Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Gymboss Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 from 86K ratings.

### Do Gymboss Interval Timer or Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer have ads?

Neither Gymboss Interval Timer nor Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gymboss Interval Timer or Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer?

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gymboss Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer on September 25, 2026.

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