Comparison

Workout Timer vs HIIT Timer

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

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About

Workout Timer

Features
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The only workout timer with an AI-powered Personal Trainer providing voice motivation and encouragement throughout your training. PERSONAL TRAINER VOICE COACHING Unlike silent timer apps, Workout Timer: PT Edition motivates you with spoken encouragement at key moments during your workout: • Workout start motivation to get you pumped • Progress updates at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion • Set completion encouragement to keep you going • Rest period guidance and countdown • Final rep motivation when you need it most • Workout completion celebration Customize your Personal Trainer experience: • Voice gender selection (male/female) • Encouragement level (minimal/moderate/enthusiastic) • Speech rate and pitch adjustment for your preference • Multiple phrase packs for variety and personalization 5 PROFESSIONAL TIMER MODES SIMPLE TIMER Classic countdown timer with voice-motivated intervals. Perfect for any timed workout where you need encouragement to keep going. REPS TIMER Track sets and reps with intelligent voice counting. The Personal Trainer announces your progress and motivates you through each set. Ideal for strength training and bodyweight workouts. TABATA The classic 20 seconds work / 10 seconds rest protocol with voice guidance through every interval. Perfect for high-intensity interval training. EMOM (Every Minute On The Minute) Voice prompts at the start of each minute to keep you on pace. Great for CrossFit-style workouts and structured interval training. 30/10/30 PROTOCOL Extended 30-second work periods with 10-second transitions and 30-second rest. Voice coaching keeps you motivated through longer intervals. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKOUT • Works with any exercise routine - strength, cardio, HIIT, CrossFit • Audio coordination ensures voice never conflicts with countdown beeps • Continues running in background while you check other apps • Lock screen integration keeps timer visible without unlocking • Dark mode interface reduces screen glare during workouts • Large, easy-to-read timer display • Simple controls for start, pause, and reset SMART VOICE COORDINATION The Personal Trainer intelligently times voice encouragement to avoid conflicting with countdown beeps and timer alerts. Every piece of audio is perfectly coordinated for a seamless workout experience. FLEXIBLE ENCOURAGEMENT LEVELS Choose how much motivation you want: • MINIMAL: Only key milestones and essential updates • MODERATE: Balanced motivation throughout workout • ENTHUSIASTIC: Frequent encouragement and energy Perfect for home workouts, gym sessions, outdoor training, CrossFit boxes, and anywhere you need a timer with built-in motivation. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, strength training, circuit training, or cardio intervals - your Personal Trainer keeps you focused and motivated. No subscriptions required. Download once and access all features immediately.

About

HIIT Timer

This app helps you create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. It provides clear visual cues, voice announcements, and haptic feedback to keep you focused. Track your progress with a detailed dashboard of completed workouts and training streaks.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout creation
  • Visual and audio cues
  • Haptic feedback
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Background audio support
  • Pause/continue functionality
Features
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Make your next workout a step toward your fat-loss and weight-management goals. HIIT Timer helps you organize work and recovery intervals for home cardio, jump rope, bodyweight circuits and gym sessions. Set a pace that suits your ability, focus on movement and breathing, and build an exercise routine you can keep. YOUR INTERVALS, YOUR ROUTINE • Use a preset or customize preparation, work, recovery, sets, cycles and rest between cycles. • Name the exercise for each set so you know what to do now and what comes next. FOLLOW EACH STAGE AT A GLANCE • Yellow for Ready, green for Work and red for Recover, with vivid training screens in every theme. • Clear countdowns, stage announcements and exercise-name cues help you stay in rhythm. • Background audio lowers during announcements and returns afterward, so your music can stay part of the workout. RECORD YOUR CONSISTENCY • Review workout dates, duration and completion, then explore your training rhythm in Insights. • Save early-ended workouts with actual training time marked in red. Delete individual entries with confirmation. • Schedule training reminders to make room for your next session. START WITH CONFIDENCE • An illustrated tutorial explains Train, Plans, History, Insights and Settings. • Choose English, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi or Portuguese. • Set interface and voice languages separately or follow your device region. Choose Light, Dark or Original for the rest of the app. FREE STARTS AND PREMIUM New users can start three workouts free. Premium unlocks unlimited workout starts through monthly, quarterly (three-month) or annual auto-renewing subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime Pass. Prices and terms are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your App Store account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Start at an intensity that suits you and make interval training part of your weight-loss routine. Results depend on exercise, nutrition and individual factors. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulseset-api.pulseset-timer.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout Timer at none against HIIT Timer's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Workout Timer versus HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerHIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMON PAUL MCNISH浩祖 彭

In-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HIIT Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium$1.993 Months
  • Annual Premium$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$4.99

Questions

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

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