Comparison

Interval Timer vs Workout Timer Interval & 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 provides a simple and intuitive interval timer for workouts like HIIT, EMOM, and CrossFit. It features quick setup, guiding tones and colors, and background functionality to keep you focused on your training.

Highlights
  • Instant interval setup
  • Guiding tones and colors
  • HealthKit integration
  • Background functionality
  • Save and sync favorite timers
  • Preparation countdown
  • Pause and resume workouts
Features
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Discover the World’s Simplest Interval Timer — Bit Timer gets you off your phone or watch and into your workout in no time. ---------------- Key Features: Instant Setup — With a clean, no-frills design, set your work, rest, and repeat intervals in seconds. Guiding Tones and Colors — Navigate your workout with distinct tones and colors for each phase, keeping you on track effortlessly. Seamless HealthKit Integration (watchOS) — Automatically save your workouts and close those rings with Apple Health integration. Background Functionality — Keep your workout going even when your phone is locked or you’re using other apps, thanks to sound and haptics. Favorites Sync — Save and sync your favorite timers across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for quick access. Why You’ll Love Bit Timer: - Quick Setup: Press and drag to set work, rest, and repeat intervals swiftly. - Preparation Countdown: Get ready with a 10-second countdown before your workout starts (3 seconds on Apple Watch). - Clear Audio Cues: Three distinct sounds indicate different stages of your workout, ensuring you stay on track. - Warning Tone: A countdown tone alerts you before the work phase begins. - Pause & Resume: Pause your workout anytime and resume right where you left off. - Easy Reset: Start from the beginning if interrupted, with a simple reset. ----------- Bit Timer promises to be the ‘World’s Simplest Interval Timer Ever.’ It is.” - Fast Company Design.* ----------- Privacy Policy: https://www.bittimer.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.bittimer.com/terms-of-service End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

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
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The simplest way to time any workout. Set your intervals, hit start, and go. Free forever - no trials, no expiry, no catch. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, running intervals, circuit training, or just need a reliable stopwatch, Interval Trainer gets out of your way and lets you focus on the work. FREE - FOREVER - Unlimited interval timers with custom rounds, work, and rest periods - Segment-based timing with Warm-up, Prep, Work, Rest, and Cool-down phases - Color and sound cues so you never miss a transition - Runs in the background while your music keeps playing - 6 themes and light/dark mode PREMIUM - Workout history - track progress and stay consistent - Custom workout builder - save and reuse your favourite sessions - Ad-free experience Download free and start your first session in under a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/6125dabf-a638-49d7-b81e-118dfbb88572

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Workout Timer Interval & HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 77% against Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's 53%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (561 vs 146). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 561 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Workout Timer Interval & HIIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Workout Timer Interval & HIIT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus Workout Timer Interval & HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerWorkout Timer Interval & HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (561 ratings) — better4.5 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings561 — better146
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickSimon Jansen

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings530 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative16.2%

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

All ratings145 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative31.9%

User reviews

Interval Timer

From 561 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
  • ✨ Effective for interval training
  • 💯 Works great for the basics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paid app now requires subscription
  • 💰 Asking users to pay again after initial purchase
  • 🔇 Audio cues too quiet
  • ⏱️ Limited to 4 minutes of work time

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Powerful yet simple
  • 🚀 Efficient for interval training
  • 👍 Good for bodyweight exercises
  • ❤️ Helps with fitness goals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App stops in background
  • 🐛 Timer resets when phone sleeps
  • 🐛 Work/Rest options not accurate
  • 🐛 No benefit to paid version
  • 🐛 Cannot change interval times for multiple rounds

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer continues counting down even after app is closed
  • Issues with music volume reduction while app is in use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom workout routines
  • Option to increase work interval duration beyond 4 minutes
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • More sound effect options

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App stops in background
  • Timer resets when phone sleeps
  • Work/Rest options not accurate
  • Cannot change interval times for multiple rounds
  • App stops when phone goes to sleep
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  • Free version unreliable
  • App dies in foreground
  • Watch app only works in foreground
  • Update broke purchase history
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App dies when you Lock Screen or switch to another app
  • Timer stops when Watch is dark
  • Cannot hear countdowns with music
  • Nothing fits on screen
  • Doesn't persist in background
  • Voice volume too low
  • Stops when leaving app
  • Needs connection for a timer
  • Unauthorized purchase
  • Max rest time of 2 minutes
  • Cannot set long work intervals
  • Paid version not premium
  • Limited flexibility

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add multiple voices
  • Add sounds for cycle end
  • Louder notifications/vibration
  • Ability to add break between sessions
  • Naming exercises
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  • Skip function for faster work completion
  • Increase pre-countdown time
  • Create preset timers
  • Ability to close app and timer keeps going
  • Work:rest ratio option
  • See countdown on main screen
  • Pre-countdown before work starts
  • Add a preparation period before starting
  • Add rest at the end
  • Different color and sound for rest
  • Longer rest periods
  • Higher work interval limits
  • Add vibration capability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Bit Timer Pro$1.991 Month
  • Bit Timer Pro$4.991 Year
  • Bit Timer Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bit Timer Pro Lifetime$17.99
3 purchases

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer Interval & HIIT free?
Workout Timer Interval & HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Workout Timer Interval & HIIT averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Workout Timer Interval & HIIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Workout Timer Interval & HIIT?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Workout Timer Interval & HIIT on November 12, 2026.

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