Comparison

HIIT Timer Pro vs Nextset

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

Nextset

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Never miss a set. Just lift. Nextset is the hands-free gym timer built for people who actually lift. Tap Start once at the beginning of your workout - then put your phone down. A clean chime plays every time it's your turn to lift. No fumbling, no forgotten timers, no tapping between sets. HOW IT WORKS Pick your set time and rest time. Nextset auto-cycles - lift, rest, chime, repeat - so you can keep your focus on the bar. THE LIVE ACTIVITY DOES EVERYTHING Drive the whole session from your lock screen. Pause, resume, skip to your next set, or end the workout without ever unlocking your phone. Glance at the Dynamic Island between sets - your countdown is always there. KEY FEATURES • One-tap start - enter your set and rest times, hit Start, pocket your phone • Live Activity + Dynamic Island - full controls on the lock screen • Auto-cycling work/rest - no more manual resets between sets • 8 chime sounds - Chirp, Ping, Bell, Triple, Whistle, Alarm, Gong, Pop • Repeat the cue 1–5Ɨ in a row so you never miss it in a loud gym • Plays over music - ducks Spotify or Apple Music briefly, then resumes • Whole-workout estimate - tell Nextset your set count, see your total time • Unlimited or targeted sets - go forever or cap at 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 sets • Dark, minimal design - built for low-light gyms and sweaty thumbs • Works in your pocket - no need to keep the app open MADE FOR LIFTERS Bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press, accessories - if you rest between sets, Nextset works. Heavy compounds, supersets, drop sets, AMRAPs, timed holds. Plate-loaded, cable, machine, barbell, dumbbell. Doesn't matter. NO ACCOUNTS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. NO PURCHASES. Nextset doesn't sell your data or push notifications. It runs locally on your device and only makes a sound when it's time to lift. TIPS • Try 45s set + 2m rest for compound lifts • Try 30s set + 60s rest for accessory work and supersets • Use Triple or Alarm in loud commercial gyms, Bell or Gong when you lift solo • Set a target number of sets to see exactly how long your workout will take Built for the rack. Made by a lifter.

Screenshots

HIIT Timer Pro4 screens
Nextset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HIIT Timer Pro at 3 against Nextset's 1. HIIT Timer Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
HIIT Timer Pro versus Nextset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Timer ProNextset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas LaurentiGrove LLC

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Nextset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIIT Timer Pro free?
HIIT Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nextset free?
Nextset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIIT Timer Pro or Nextset have ads?
Neither HIIT Timer Pro nor Nextset shows ads.

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