Comparison

HIIT Timer Pro vs Pulse

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

Features
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HIIT Timer Pro - Your Perfect Workout Companion Transform your High-Intensity Interval Training with this powerful, customizable workout timer designed for serious fitness enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES Customizable Intervals • Set work time, rest time, rounds, and start delay • Save unlimited custom workout presets • Built-in presets to get started quickly Immersive Workout Experience • Full-screen color-changing interface • Large, easy-to-read timer display • Real-time progress tracking • Clear phase indicators (WORK/REST/GET READY) Smart Feedback System • Audio beeps synchronized with vibration • Short beeps for countdown (last 3 seconds) • Long beeps for phase transitions • Rest period warnings (last 5 seconds) • Enhanced sensory cues keep you focused Advanced Controls • Pause and resume during workouts • Smart restart options (full workout or current round) • Emergency exit with confirmation • No accidental interruptions Preset Management • Create named workout routines • Add descriptions to remember workout details • Quick preset switching via dropdown • All presets saved automatically Clean, Modern Design • Dark theme optimized for workout environments • Minimal distractions during exercise • Streamlined settings interface • Completion celebration screen Privacy First • No user accounts required • No data collection or tracking • Everything stays on your device • No ads, complete privacy PERFECT FOR • HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) • Tabata workouts • Circuit training • Boxing/MMA rounds • Crossfit WODs • EMOM workouts • Any interval-based exercise WORKS OFFLINE No internet required. All features work offline on your device. SUPPORT THE APP HIIT Timer Pro is developed by a small independent team. If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and consider donating!

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse is a focused interval timer built for fast, repeatable training sessions. Create custom presets for work, rest, rounds, and sets, then start training with large full-screen timing, clear phase transitions, and workout history saved on-device. Use Pulse for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, bike intervals, or any structured workout that needs reliable timing. Live Activities keep the active timer visible from the Lock Screen, while voice announcements, sound cues, haptics, and keep-screen-on controls help you stay in the workout. Pulse also supports optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitors so you can see live BPM during training. Cast the timer to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so the whole room can follow along. Your presets and workout history stay on your device. No account is required.

Screenshots

HIIT Timer Pro4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT Timer Pro at none against Pulse's 1. HIIT Timer Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HIIT Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
HIIT Timer Pro versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Timer ProPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas LaurentiClarved Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is HIIT Timer Pro free?
HIIT Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Timer Pro or Pulse have ads?
Pulse shows ads; HIIT Timer Pro does not.

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