Comparison

HIIT Timer Pro vs Aika

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

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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 β€’ Set work time, rest time, rounds, and start delay β€’ Save unlimited custom workout presets β€’ Built-in presets to get started quickly Immersive Workout Experience β€’ Full-screen color-changing interface β€’ Large, easy-to-read timer display β€’ Real-time progress tracking β€’ Clear phase indicators (WORK/REST/GET READY) Smart Feedback System β€’ Audio beeps synchronized with vibration β€’ Short beeps for countdown (last 3 seconds) β€’ Long beeps for phase transitions β€’ Rest period warnings (last 5 seconds) β€’ Enhanced sensory cues keep you focused Advanced Controls β€’ Pause and resume during workouts β€’ Smart restart options (full workout or current round) β€’ Emergency exit with confirmation β€’ No accidental interruptions Preset Management β€’ Create named workout routines β€’ Add descriptions to remember workout details β€’ Quick preset switching via dropdown β€’ All presets saved automatically Clean, Modern Design β€’ Dark theme optimized for workout environments β€’ Minimal distractions during exercise β€’ Streamlined settings interface β€’ Completion celebration screen Privacy First β€’ No user accounts required β€’ No data collection or tracking β€’ Everything stays on your device β€’ No ads, complete privacy PERFECT FOR β€’ HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) β€’ Tabata workouts β€’ Circuit training β€’ Boxing/MMA rounds β€’ Crossfit WODs β€’ EMOM workouts β€’ 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

Aika

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Aika is a clean workout and interval timer designed for fast setup, clear timing, and focused training. Use it for HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, circuits, boxing rounds, MMA, mobility work, stretching, home workouts, and gym sessions. Start from built-in timers, adjust them to match your workout, build custom multi-block sessions, save your favorites, and train with a large, easy-to-read timer. Features: * Built-in workout timers for EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, boxing rounds, countdown, and count up * Dedicated Rest Timer for tracking recovery between sets * Edit timer names, rounds, work, rest, and duration values * Build custom workouts from AMRAP, EMOM, interval, combat sports, work, and rest blocks * Reorder, duplicate, edit, and save workout blocks * Save favorites and custom workouts for quick reuse * Quick launch list with recently used workouts * Large, clear timer readout for at-a-glance use * Next-up display for upcoming timer phases * Sound cues for phase changes and session completion, including a 10-second warning for combat sports rounds * Voice cues in English and Finnish, independently of the app language, with Leo available for free * Preview every voice in settings before choosing, including Pro voices * Hear timer cues in the background and with your screen locked when sounds are enabled * Undo set completions and skipped rests in Rest Timer, including the final set from the results screen * Swipe to finish For Time workouts without round tracking; see your finish time and save it to the workout log * Countdown and count-up modes * Portrait and landscape support * Timer preferences including warm-up, final rest, precision, sound, and orientation * Full-screen clock mode with 12h or 24h display * Track rounds and round times in AMRAP and For Time workouts * Workout history with results and round details stored on your device * Add notes to completed or stopped workouts * Give workout log entries custom names * Replay previous workouts from your log * Quick Edit remembers your most recently used settings for each timer * English, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, and Italian language support Aika Pro unlocks Workout Builder, favorites, and custom time controls. Pro also adds the Maya and Nora voices, plus round numbers and extra time announcements for all voices, including Leo. Monthly and yearly subscription options are available, and purchases can be restored from the app. Aika keeps the experience straightforward: set up your timer, start your workout, and stay focused on training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HIIT Timer Pro4 screens
Aika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT Timer Pro at none against Aika's 2. HIIT Timer Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Aika sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HIIT Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HIIT Timer Pro versus Aika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Timer ProAika
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas LaurentiMikko Lehtinen

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aika

Subscriptions2
  • Aika Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Aika Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

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

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