Comparison

HIIT Timer Pro vs Marathon Buddy

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Timer Pro

This app provides a precision timer for high-intensity interval training, offering customizable workout parameters and clear visual cues. It supports background playback, haptic feedback, and auto-saves workout history with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Customizable work, rest, and round intervals
  • Giant countdown screen and progress ring
  • Studio-grade sound packs with adjustable volume
  • Background playback and optional haptic feedback
  • One-tap controls for pause, skip, stop, and mute
  • Auto-save workout history and performance stats
  • Offline-first design for training anywhere
Features
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THE ULTIMATE HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL COMPANION –––––––––––––––––––––––––– HIIT Timer Pro turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision coach for every high-intensity workout—from explosive Tabata sprints to marathon EMOM circuits. No gimmicks, no distractions: just a rock-solid timer engineered for athletes who demand more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE HIIT TIMER PRO • Seconds-fast setup: choose a quick preset or dial in work (15 s–3 min), rest (5 s–90 s), 1–20 exercises, 1–10 rounds and recovery between rounds. • Giant countdown screen plus circular progress ring, mini bars and total-time ticker keep you locked in at a glance—even mid-burpee. • Three studio-grade sound packs: five-second countdown, dong-plus-ticks during work and victory chime at the end—loud enough to punch through your playlists and fully adjustable. • Background playback that never pauses when you switch apps, film your form or stream coaching videos. • Optional haptic feedback—light for taps, medium for transitions—so you feel every changeover. • One-tap controls: pause, skip, stop or mute on the fly. • Auto-save history with date, config, total duration, completion status and performance percentage. • Beautiful stats dashboard totals sessions, finish rate and lifetime training time in minutes or hours. • Twenty FREE SESSIONS before you even see a paywall—upgrade anytime for unlimited workouts, full history, cloud sync and an ad-free experience. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUILT FOR SERIOUS TRAINING • No hidden costs: choose a monthly pass or save with a yearly plan that starts with a 7-day free trial. • Swift-native architecture, 60 fps animations and memory-safe timers for bullet-proof reliability. • Localization ready for 43 languages. • Offline-first design so you can train anywhere—basement, beach or backcountry. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– LEVEL UP YOUR WORKOUT TODAY Whether you’re chasing PRs, cutting weight, boxing rounds, CrossFit WODs, AMRAP challenges, plyometric sets or simple home fitness, HIIT Timer Pro keeps the clock so you can keep the intensity. Download now and feel the difference in your very next session! –––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUBSCRIPTIONS • Hiit Timer Pro – Yearly: US $19.99 per year — free for the first week • Hiit Timer Pro – Monthly: US $2.99 per month –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Marathon Buddy

Features
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Train smarter, run faster, and finish strong with Marathon Buddy – the intelligent running coach powered by the proven Jack Daniels' VDOT formula. Are you tired of generic "one-size-fits-all" PDF plans? Do you train hard but don't see results? Marathon Buddy brings elite-level coaching methodology to your pocket, adapting specifically to your current fitness level and goals. Whether you are targeting your first 5K finish or aiming for a Boston Qualifier marathon time, our scientific approach ensures every mile has a purpose. WHY MARATHON BUDDY? 1. The Science of VDOT We don't guess your pace; we calculate it. Based on your recent race performance, we determine your "VDOT" (running economy score). This allows us to prescribe the exact paces you need to hit for Easy runs, Threshold intervals, and Repetitions to maximize physiological adaptation without overtraining. 2. Adaptive Race Plans Our training engine builds a complete periodized schedule leading up to your race day: • Base Phase: Build your aerobic foundation and injury resistance. • Quality Phase: Introduce threshold and interval work to boost your lactate threshold and VO2 max. • Peak Phase: Sharpen your speed and simulate race conditions. • Taper Phase: Scientifically reduce volume to ensure you arrive at the start line fresh and ready. CORE FEATURES Dynamic Audio Coach Leave your phone in your pocket. Our audio coach guides you through complex interval workouts, announcing pace targets, rest periods, and splits. • "Run 2 minutes at 4:30/km" • "Recover for 1 minute" • "You are on pace!" Advanced VDOT Calculator • Pace Zones: Instantly see your Easy (E), Marathon (M), Threshold (T), Interval (I), and Repetition (R) paces. • Race Potential: Predicting your marathon time based on a fresh 5K result has never been this accurate. Know exactly what you are capable of before race day. • Equivalent Times: See how your 10K time translates to other distances. Precision Tracking (Dual-Mode) • Outdoor GPS: High-accuracy GPS tracking with real-time map visualization, pace charts, and mile/km splits. • Treadmill Mode: A dedicated interface for indoor runners. Manually log your treadmill metrics or connect to compatible Bluetooth FTMS stride sensors (coming soon) to keep your digital logbook complete. Health & Progress Monitoring • Weekly Check-ins: Log your fatigue levels, sleep quality, and soreness. The app learns from you. • Volume Analysis: Track your weekly mileage trends to prevent the "Too Much, Too Soon" injury trap. • Personal Bests: Automatically detect and celebrate your fastest efforts from 1K to Full Marathon. Designed for Focus • Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes for those early morning or late night runs. • Privacy First: Your GPS data and training history live on your device. We don't sell your data to advertisers. • Battery Efficient: Optimized to track long runs without draining your battery. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Beginners: Who need structure and guidance to finish their first race safely. • Intermediates: Stuck at a plateau? Use structured interval training to break through. • Serious Runners: Who want a digital tool that respects the serious methodology of Daniel's Running Formula. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Marathon Buddy offers a free trial for all new users to experience the full power of adaptive training. • Free Version: Access to the VDOT Calculator, basic GPS tracking, and single-run logging. • Premium: Unlocks the full adaptive Training Plan, advanced workout analysis, and future plan adjustments. Subscriptions are available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Subscription Options: - Monthly: $14.99/month - Annual: $99.99/year (equivalent to $8.33/month, save 44%) Privacy Policy: https://services.treadmillbuddy.com/marathon/static/privacy-policy.html Support: https://services.treadmillbuddy.com/marathon/static/support.html Website: https://services.treadmillbuddy.com/marathon/static/index.html

Screenshots

HIIT Timer Pro4 screens
Marathon Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marathon Buddy at every 3 days against HIIT Timer Pro's every 9 days. Marathon Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Marathon Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Timer Pro ships an update every 9 days, Marathon Buddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HIIT Timer Pro versus Marathon Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Timer ProMarathon Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelak群 谢

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HIIT Timer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • SimplyTask Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hiit Timer Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Marathon Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is HIIT Timer Pro free?
HIIT Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marathon Buddy free?
Marathon Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Timer Pro or Marathon Buddy have ads?
Neither HIIT Timer Pro nor Marathon Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Timer Pro or Marathon Buddy?
HIIT Timer Pro ships an update every 9 days, and Marathon Buddy every 3 days. Most recently, HIIT Timer Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Marathon Buddy on October 28, 2026.

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