Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer for Workouts

This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts
  • Save and repeat favorite routines
  • Clear visual and voice cues
  • Track progress
  • Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals
Features
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Transform your training with HIIT Timer — the simple interval timer and workout timer built for every level of fitness. Whether you lift in the gym, crush home circuits, or hit the road running, this HIIT timer creates powerful, personalized sessions in seconds. Set work, rest, and repeat intervals for tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, strength, mobility, or any exercise you choose. No fluff. Just fast, focused intervals. What You Can Do • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts in a few taps • Save and repeat your favorite routines anytime • Stay on track with clear visual and voice cues • Track progress to see every flex and milestone Designed for efficiency, HIIT Timer makes every second count — from warm-up to cool-down — acting as the perfect timer for workouts of any length. Perfect For • Home training or full-body gym days • Running, cycling, rowing, bodyweight drills • Coaches and athletes who need a reliable interval clock Why It Works Structured interval training ignites metabolism, burns more calories, and builds endurance fast. HIIT Timer delivers the precision timing you need to stay consistent and get results you can flex. Download HIIT Timer today and train smarter. Your next sweat session starts with one tap. Have feedback or questions? Contact us in the app. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLTzf9_jwmI0T46C_tdsgMxNqjS7jIdZBLtCXiidlhA/edit?usp=drive_link

About

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

This minimalist interval timer helps you focus on your workout by managing your timing. It offers multiple modes for HIIT, Tabata, and standard intervals, with customizable transition times and focus-friendly audio or haptic feedback. Seamlessly track progress on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer modes (HIIT, Tabata, standard)
  • Customizable interval and rest periods
  • Smart 'Interval Gap' transition timer
  • Focus-friendly audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Background notifications
Features
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Time HIIT workouts, Tabata rounds, stretches, and yoga holds with custom work, rest, and transition intervals. Set your routine and follow the cues so you can focus on each movement. Consistency is key. From flexibility training and active recovery to high-intensity intervals, we handle the timing so you can keep your mind calm and handle the effort. KEY FEATURES: Multiple Timer Modes: Instantly switch between dedicated Tabata, HIIT, and standard interval modes to perfectly match your routine. Effortless Controls: Quickly dial in your intervals, rest periods, and rounds with simple tap-and-go presets. No complex programming required. Smart "Gap" Timer: The unique "Interval Gap" feature gives you exactly enough time to switch sides, change equipment, or move into the next pose. Set a custom transition buffer so you never feel rushed. Focus-Friendly Feedback: Choose gentle audio cues to guide you without looking at the screen, or haptic vibrations for a silent experience perfect for the gym or late nights. Seamless iOS Integration: Keep an eye on your progress anywhere with full support for Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Background Notifications: Your timer keeps running perfectly, sending you notifications even if the app is in the background. PERFECT FOR: HIIT & Tabata: Crush your high-intensity intervals with precise work, rest, and count-in periods. Yoga & Flexibility: Maintain your yoga asanas consistently and improve your overall flexibility without breaking focus. Stretching & Recovery: Hold a static stretch for the exact right amount of time to aid in muscle recovery. Physical Therapy (PT): Manage rehab exercises with precision. Mobility Work: Open up hips, shoulders, and hamstrings with ease. SIMPLE BY DESIGN We believe fitness tools shouldn't be complicated. Experience a calm, clutter-free interface with no confusing menus and no distractions. Just clean, simple controls that help you build a better habit. INTERVAL TIMER PRO The standard Interval Timer is free. HIIT, Tabata, and Live Activities / Dynamic Island require Interval Timer Pro, available as a weekly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible new subscribers can try the weekly plan free for 3 days. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stretchytimerdotcom.onrender.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts4 screens
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timer for Workouts at 88 against Interval Workout & HIIT Timer's 1. Timer for Workouts also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.2). Interval Workout & HIIT Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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. Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Workout & HIIT Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update every 8 days, Interval Workout & HIIT Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer for Workouts versus Interval Workout & HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsInterval Workout & HIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (88 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAral AtpulatMassive Interface LLC

Customer experience

Timer for Workouts

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$20.00
2 purchases

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

One-time2
  • Home and Lock Screen Support$0.99
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island$1.99

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Workout & HIIT Timer free?
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or Interval Workout & HIIT Timer?
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Interval Workout & HIIT Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timer for Workouts or Interval Workout & HIIT Timer have ads?
Neither Timer for Workouts nor Interval Workout & HIIT Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Interval Workout & HIIT Timer?
Timer for Workouts ships an update every 8 days, and Interval Workout & HIIT Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on November 3, 2026 and Interval Workout & HIIT Timer on October 31, 2026.

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