Comparison

HIIT Timer vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Timer

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata, and custom workout routines. It allows for quick setup of work/rest periods and rounds, running in the background to minimize distractions during exercise. Features include clear progress tracking, audio cues, and workout history to encourage consistency.

Highlights
  • One-tap workout start
  • Customizable intervals and rounds
  • Background operation
  • Clear progress tracking
  • Audio cues
  • Workout history
Features
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A simple, reliable interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, and custom workouts. Start workouts in one tap. Set work and rest intervals, rounds, and exercises in seconds. The timer runs in the background so you can focus on your workout — not your phone. Clear progress, audio cues, and workout history help you stay consistent without distractions. Built for gym sessions, home workouts, running intervals, and more. Terms of Service: https://admasapps.com/hiit/terms Privacy Policy: https://admasapps.com/privacy

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Transform your workouts with Interval Timer – the beautifully designed, feature-rich timer built for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and personal trainers. QUICK START IN SECONDS Jump straight into your workout with intuitive controls. Set work and rest durations, number of exercises, rounds, and rest between rounds – all from one elegant screen. Your total workout time calculates automatically. CUSTOMISABLE WORKOUT ROUNDS Put multiple work and rest events in each round, re-order them to fit your needs. BUILT-IN WORKOUT PRESETS Get started instantly with popular training methods: - Tabata (20s work / 10s rest) - EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) - 30:15:10:5 Progressive Intervals - Boxing - And more... SAVE YOUR CUSTOM WORKOUTS Create and save unlimited workout templates. Add warm-up and cool-down periods, build complex interval sequences, and reload your favorites with one tap. AUDIO CUES THAT KEEP YOU FOCUSED Never miss a transition with clear beep cues and spoken countdowns (3, 2, 1). Audio plays through silent mode so you can focus on your form, not your phone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your workout history with detailed analytics and a visual calendar. See your streaks, total workout time, and repeat past workouts with a single tap. PT MODE FOR TRAINERS Perfect for personal trainers and coaches. Switch to PT Mode and workouts won't count toward your personal stats – ideal when demonstrating exercises for clients. THOUGHTFUL FEATURES - Daily workout reminders - Keep screen awake during workouts - Auto-pause when backgrounded - Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad - Landscape and portrait support for iPad Whether you're doing HIIT at home, timing circuits at the gym, or coaching clients, Interval Timer gives you the flexibility and polish you need to train smarter. For Terms of Use, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For Privacy Policy, please visit https://parallelconcepts.co/intervaltimer-privacy-policy Download now and take control of your intervals.

Screenshots

HIIT Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIIT Timer at every 10 days against Interval Timer's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HIIT Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdmas Apps, LLCNadim Elsayed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HIIT Timer

Subscriptions2
  • HIIT Timer Pro$2.991 Month
  • HIIT Timer Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer 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 HIIT Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Both HIIT Timer and Interval Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Timer or Interval Timer?
HIIT Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, HIIT Timer was updated on September 5, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 10, 2026.

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