Comparison

HIITLY vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

HIITLY

This interval timer app allows for quick setup of custom workouts with adjustable intervals, rest periods, and rounds. It offers voice cues or beeps, background functionality, and detailed workout history to track progress. Ideal for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals, rest, and rounds
  • Voice cues or beeps
  • Background functionality
  • Detailed workout history and stats
  • Repeat past workouts
  • Unlimited custom timer creation
Features
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A simple and beautiful interval timer built for your workouts. Set it up in seconds: Just drag to customize your intervals workout, rest, rounds, and more. Tap to start. That’s it. Your music stays in control: ∙ Continue using your favorite music apps during workouts. ∙ Choose between voice cues or beeps for each interval. ∙ Multitask freely — audio guides keep you on track even when you switch apps or follow an online workout. No more manual tracking: ∙ Access detailed history and stats to monitor your progress. ∙ Instantly repeat past workouts without setting them up again. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, Stretch and circuit training. The app is designed for high-intensity interval training with features made for serious results: Display rounds, cycles, and durations clearly. Built-in interval stopwatch. Fully functional in the background. Create and save unlimited custom timers. Voice guidance to keep you focused. Got ideas to make the app better? Tap “Contact Support” in the app and share them with us — we’re always working to improve our Interval Timer!

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Train smarter with Interval Timer Workout — a clean, powerful and customizable timer built for serious results. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, circuit training or custom workouts, this timer keeps you focused, consistent, and in control from start to finish. Features: • Custom training, rest, and round durations • Support for multiple sets and long recovery breaks • Automatic total time calculation • Large, easy-to-read timer interface • Optional sound and vibration cues • Simple, distraction-free experience • No ads, no account required Designed for: • HIIT and Tabata workouts • Home and gym training routines • Circuit, strength, and mobility sessions • Boxing, CrossFit, cardio intervals, and more Built for speed, simplicity, and performance. Download Interval Timer Workout and take full control of your training. This app uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement. Learn more: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HIITLY4 screens
Interval Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIITLY at none against Interval Timer's 2. HIITLY also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). 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. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HIITLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIITLY ships an update every 6 days, Interval Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HIITLY versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITLYInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatys BouzianeJIMMY CHARRA

In-app purchases

None

HIITLY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access – Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access – Premium$19.99

Questions

Is HIITLY free?
HIITLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIITLY or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither HIITLY nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIITLY or Interval Timer?
HIITLY ships an update every 6 days, and Interval Timer daily. Most recently, HIITLY was updated on September 8, 2026 and Interval Timer on August 13, 2026.

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