Comparison

Running Interval Timer HIIT vs Interval Timer

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

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About

Running Interval Timer HIIT

Features
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Time your runs, walks and recovery breaks with custom intervals, voice cues and a clear countdown. Running Interval Timer HIIT helps you follow your workout from warm-up to cool-down on iPhone and iPad. SET YOUR OWN PACE Choose your warm-up, sprint, recovery, rounds and cool-down. Alternate running with walking, build a sprint session, or set timed work and rest for HIIT and circuit workouts. Set recovery to zero when you want to move straight into the next round. START WITH A PRESET Choose built-in routines including Tabata 20/10, 30/30 intervals and EMOM 40/20. Adjust the settings to suit your session, or create and save your own named presets for next time. FOLLOW THE CUES Hear spoken phase changes and countdown prompts. Choose from classic, click and whistle beep styles. Keep following your intervals with background audio and lock-screen playback controls, or enable Keep screen on during your workout. REVIEW YOUR TRAINING Browse saved sessions and review your interval settings and completed workout duration. See session counts, total sprint time, your longest training streak and weekly activity charts. Share a session card or export a backup of your settings, presets and history. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Use a clear timer display, light and dark appearance options, and layouts adapted for iPhone and iPad. Core timer functions work offline. FREE TO TRAIN The timer, presets, history and analytics are available free with advertising. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and support continued improvements. PREMIUM OPTIONS Choose a Weekly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a Lifetime one-time purchase. Current prices and any eligible offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://owlspeak.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://owlspeak.web.app/terms

About

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training styles like HIIT, boxing, and Tabata. It features a distraction-free interface, audio cues, and haptic feedback for focused workouts. It also integrates with HealthKit to log your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • HIIT, Sprint, Boxing, and Tabata timers
  • Rounds and sets control
  • Audio cues and voice guidance
  • Haptic feedback
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Train with precision. Perform with intent. KNTC is a powerful interval timer built for athletes, coaches, and anyone who trains with purpose. Whether you’re doing HIIT, sprint training, boxing rounds, or classic Tabata, KNTC gives you a fast, distraction-free timer designed for performance. Built with a bold, CrossFit-inspired design and a landscape-first workout view, KNTC keeps your focus where it belongs: on the work. Built for every interval workout - Interval Timer - Fully customizable work/rest intervals - HIIT Timer: Perfect for high-intensity interval training - Sprint Timer: Short, explosive efforts with precise timing - Boxing Timer: Rounds, rest, and round warnings - Tabata Timer - Rounds & Sets: Train by rounds with total control - Stopwatch: Simple, accurate time tracking Smart timer input Create timers in seconds: - Adjust work, rest, rounds, and sets - Reuse and tweak workouts instantly - Designed for speed, no clutter, no friction Who is KNTC for? - CrossFit & functional fitness athletes - Boxers & martial artists - Runners & sprinters - Coaches & gyms - Anyone who trains in rounds, intervals, or Tabata Designed for real training - Clear audio cues & voice guidance - Haptic feedback for hands-free workouts - High-contrast mode for intense environments - Optimized landscape display for gym floors and wall mounts KNTC integrates with the HealthKit to log your workouts. -- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Running Interval Timer HIIT4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against Running Interval Timer HIIT's shown. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Running Interval Timer HIIT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Running Interval Timer HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Interval Timer HIIT ships an update every 7 months, Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Running Interval Timer HIIT versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning Interval Timer HIITInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli UmerRuslan Sayfutdinov

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Running Interval Timer HIIT

Subscriptions5
  • Running Timer$5.991 Month
  • Running Interval3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Running Timer$12.993 Months
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  • Running Timer$19.996 Months
  • Running Interval$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Running Timer$34.99
4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • KNTC Interval Timer Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • KNTC Interval Timer Annual Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • KNTC Interval Timer PRO$29.99

Questions

Is Running Interval Timer HIIT free?
Running Interval Timer HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Running Interval Timer HIIT or Interval Timer have ads?
Running Interval Timer HIIT shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Running Interval Timer HIIT or Interval Timer?
Running Interval Timer HIIT ships an update every 7 months, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Running Interval Timer HIIT was updated on November 8, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 5, 2026.

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