Comparison

HIITLY vs Lifter

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

Lifter

Features
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LIFTER is a strength training tracker built for consistency. Log workouts fast, track your progress over time, and stay motivated with a community that keeps you accountable — whether you train solo or with friends. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS • Track sets, reps, weight, and notes in seconds • See key session stats like duration and total volume • Keep your training history organised and easy to review TRACK PROGRESS THAT MATTERS • Strength trends over time for your key lifts • Recent PRs and performance highlights • All-time stats like streaks, best streak, and total training time COMMUNITY + ACCOUNTABILITY • Share workouts to your feed • Follow friends and support each other • Stay consistent with visible streaks and progress AI INSIGHTS • Weekly progress summaries based on your workouts • Highlights what’s improving and where to focus next • Motivation that’s personalised to your training Train consistently. Track it clearly. Share the journey. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HIITLY4 screens
Lifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIITLY at none against Lifter's 2. Lifter's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Lifter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HIITLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIITLY ships an update every 6 days, Lifter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HIITLY versus Lifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITLYLifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatys BouzianeAustin Dean

In-app purchases

None

HIITLY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lifter

Subscriptions2
  • Lifter PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Lifter PRO Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HIITLY free?
HIITLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lifter free?
Lifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIITLY or Lifter have ads?
Neither HIITLY nor Lifter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIITLY or Lifter?
HIITLY ships an update every 6 days, and Lifter weekly. Most recently, HIITLY was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lifter on October 10, 2026.

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