Comparison

HIIT vs Elite 8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HIIT

Design and track custom interval running workouts with real-time data and audio cues. This app offers detailed post-run analysis and integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for phone-free training.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals (time, distance, open)
  • Support for HIIT, tempo, fartlek, pyramid, progression workouts
  • Real-time tracking of pace, cadence, heart rate
  • Audio cues for guidance
  • Phone-free Apple Watch operation
  • Post-run analysis and GPX export
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Tired of tapping through menus before a run? Interval Running is a simple HIIT, tabata, and interval timer - say what you want, it builds the intervals, you run. Just tell it what you want. Say something like "eight rounds, 30 seconds fast, 30 seconds easy" and the timer builds your program right then - no forms, no menus, no fields to fill in before you can start running. Prefer to build it yourself? You can: - Set work and rest by time, distance, or leave it open - Choose HIIT, tabata, fartlek, tempo, or plain run/walk intervals - Save a routine once, reuse it whenever you want Everything you need is on the screen while you run, no extra taps. - Interval, pace, cadence, and heart rate at a glance - Audio cues tell you when to switch, no need to look down - Full Apple Watch support - leave your phone at home You don't want a training plan, a coach, or a program - you want a timer that starts and stops intervals exactly when you tell it to. You want to set up a workout on the way to the track without stopping to tap through screens. You do tabata or HIIT sessions and just need something that counts rounds. You run intervals on your own terms and don't want an app deciding your pace for you. After each run, see your intervals, pace, and heart rate. Export GPX files, sync with Apple Health, and connect an external heart rate monitor if you use one. Health app integration With your permission, your interval runs count toward Activity Rings, including the Exercise and Move rings. Say it. Start it. Run. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Elite 8

Features
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Elite 8 is an 8-week wellness challenge designed to help you build healthier habits through simple, practical daily actions. Each week focuses on an important area of whole-person health, including gratitude, social connection, sunshine, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, and healthy habit integration. With Elite 8, you can: • Learn practical, science-based wellness principles • Complete simple daily health practices • Record reflections and track your progress • Build consistency one day at a time • See your progress throughout the 8-week challenge • Receive encouragement and support along your journey Elite 8 is designed to make healthy living approachable and sustainable. Rather than trying to change everything at once, you’ll focus on small daily actions that can help you develop healthier routines over time. Your journey begins with one day, one practice, and one healthy choice at a time. Start the Elite 8 Challenge and take the next step toward healthier living. Disclaimer: Elite 8 provides general wellness education and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Screenshots

HIIT4 screens
Elite 84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elite 8 at none against HIIT's 8. Elite 8 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. HIIT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Elite 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HIIT versus Elite 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITElite 8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim KazakovUnited Hands, Inc.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

HIIT

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly Day 2$0.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Day 1$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Premium Annual Special Offer7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Interval Run Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Intreval Run Premium Lifetime$39.99
None

Elite 8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIIT free?
HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elite 8 free?
Elite 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIIT or Elite 8 have ads?
Neither HIIT nor Elite 8 shows ads.

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