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

This app provides a precise interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit workouts. It features customizable intervals, smart audio cues, and a clear countdown display to keep users focused during intense training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Built-in Tabata and HIIT presets
  • Smart audio and haptic feedback
  • Large countdown display
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Adjustable rounds and sets
Features
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Interval Timer — HIIT & Tabata Workout Timer Transform your training with the ultimate Interval Timer for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. Whether you're crushing a 4-minute Tabata session or powering through multi-set circuits, this precision timer keeps you focused and on track. Large countdown display, smart audio cues, and customizable intervals — everything you need for intense training sessions. BUILT-IN PRESETS • Tabata — Classic 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds • HIIT 30/30 — Balanced 30s intervals, 10 rounds CUSTOM WORKOUTS Create unlimited workout templates tailored to your training: • Work intervals: 5–300 seconds • Rest intervals: 5–300 seconds • Rounds: 1–50 • Sets: 1–10 with configurable set breaks • Optional preparation and cooldown phases SMART FEEDBACK • Sound alerts — Different tones for work vs. rest • Haptic feedback — Feel interval changes without looking • Countdown beeps — 3-2-1 audio cues before transitions • Fully customizable — toggle each notification type independently TIMER FEATURES • Large, readable countdown with circular progress indicator • Play/Pause control for mid-workout breaks • Skip forward/backward to adjust on the fly • Keep screen on during workouts • Real-time round and set tracking TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Complete workout history • Session statistics — completed vs. abandoned workouts • Total training time tracking • Filter by week, month, year, or all time PERFECT FOR • HIIT training • Tabata protocols • Circuit timer sessions • Boxing/MMA rounds • CrossFit WODs • Bodyweight circuits • Strength training supersets Simple. Powerful. Distraction-free. A professional-grade Interval Timer built for athletes who demand precision.

Screenshots

HIITLY4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIITLY at every 6 days against Interval Timer's every 2 weeks. HIITLY also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HIITLY against 5.0 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIITLY ships an update every 6 days, Interval Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HIITLY versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIITLYInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatys BouzianeDanila Dundukov

Customer experience

HIITLY

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer

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

In-app purchases

None

HIITLY

No in-app purchases

None

Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HIITLY or Interval Timer?
HIITLY and Interval Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
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 every 2 weeks. Most recently, HIITLY was updated on October 10, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 14, 2026.

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