Comparison

Interval Timer vs Interval Timer HIIT at Home

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 customizable interval timer for various training routines, including HIIT and Tabata. Easily set up custom workouts, track your progress, and stay motivated with visual cues and audio notifications. It's suitable for a wide range of activities from fitness to productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout setup
  • Progress tracking with calendar
  • Saveable custom presets
  • Color-coded notifications
  • Listen to music/audiobooks
  • Large, full-screen display
  • Widget for easy access
Features
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Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is a customizable timer for sports. Use it for High-intensity interval training and workout. It's a free sports interval timer app that makes it easy to create your custom training routine. Use it as your timer for training or exercise. This sports timer is great for crossfit, fitness and running. The sports timer will also be useful for various activities such as crossfit, jogging, boxing,circuit training,breathing exercises and yoga. You can use this circuit timer as a productivity timer to focus on your work tasks. Key features: Setup workout Tracking your progress Customizable presets Notifications & colors Motivation Listening music or books Huge digits Widget SETUP WORKOUT Set up, edit and save your own workouts with the customizable feature. Add as many intervals as you like. You can add a 10 second rest period and a 20 second work period, as well as a 5 second interval between exercises. TRACKING PROGRESS Track your workouts with a Calendar. Plan and track events, and get notified when you have a training scheduled. With this feature, you will not miss a single workout and will keep track of your progress. CUSTOMIZABLE PRESETS Save your workouts in the presets section. It's also possible to create your own custom intervals. You can add an unlimited number of presets. NOTIFICATIONS & COLORS Each training phase is easy to distinguish by a different color and is initiated by an individually adjustable signal (sound, vibration, voice) MOTIVATION Each completed exercise motivates you to achieve higher goals. Enjoy your training and achieve your fitness goals with the interval timer. LISTENING MUSIC Listen to motivational audiobooks or your favorite music and get inspired and energized. Full screen color coded display is easy to read from a distance. Widget helps you train without being distracted by the constant unlocking of your phone. Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is an easy to use sports workout timer for your daily fitness training at home, at the gym or everywhere else.

About

Interval Timer HIIT at Home

This app provides scientifically proven high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to help you burn more calories in less time. It offers customizable timers, pre-set workouts, and progress tracking for efficient and effective fitness routines.

Highlights
  • Custom work/rest timers with audio cues
  • 10+ workout presets (Tabata, HIIT, Cardio, Strength)
  • Progress tracking with detailed analytics
  • Achievement system and streak counters
  • Offline functionality
  • Beginner-friendly and advanced customization options
Features
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The #1 HIIT Timer App for Maximum Results Stop wasting time with ineffective workouts. Interval Timer delivers proven high-intensity interval training that burns 25-30% more calories than traditional cardio in half the time. What Makes Us Different: • Scientifically Proven: HIIT methodology backed by fitness research • Time Efficient: 15-45 minute workouts that deliver maximum results • Beginner Friendly: Start with 30-second intervals, progress at your pace • Advanced Options: Customize every aspect of your training Key Features: • Custom work/rest timers with audio cues • 10+ workout presets (Tabata, HIIT, Cardio, Strength) • Progress tracking with detailed analytics • Achievement system and streak counters • Offline functionality - no internet required Perfect Results: • Burn fat faster than steady-state cardio • Build cardiovascular endurance • Increase metabolism for hours post-workout • Save time with efficient training Why Users Love Us: "Finally, a timer that actually works!" - Sarah M. "Lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks!" - Mike R. "Perfect for my busy schedule" - Jennifer L. Download now and join thousands of users who've transformed their fitness with Interval Timer. Your best body starts here!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Interval Timer HIIT at Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 97% against Interval Timer HIIT at Home's 0%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (379 vs 2). Interval Timer HIIT at Home's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per month and Interval Timer HIIT at Home sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 379 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Interval Timer HIIT at Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer HIIT at Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Interval Timer HIIT at Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerInterval Timer HIIT at Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (379 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings379 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLCLMT Digital Creations

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings379 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.5%

Interval Timer HIIT at Home

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More pre-designed workout routines
  • Ability to name and customize exercises
  • Option to adjust countdown time between intervals

Interval Timer HIIT at Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 30% OFF7 Days trial$2.091 Month
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 25% OFF7 Days trial$2.291 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month$2.991 Month
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  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO - 30% OFF7 Days trial$15.001 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO - 25% OFF7 Days trial$16.491 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 year$21.991 Year
  • Tabata Timer PRO for 1 year7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time4
  • Interval Timer - no Ads$2.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 30% OFF$27.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 25% OFF$29.99
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  • Exercise Timer PRO Forever$39.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer HIIT at Home

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer HIIT at Home free?
Interval Timer HIIT at Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Interval Timer HIIT at Home?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Interval Timer HIIT at Home averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Interval Timer HIIT at Home have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer HIIT at Home does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Interval Timer HIIT at Home?
Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer HIIT at Home every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer HIIT at Home on September 7, 2026.

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