Comparison

HIIT Timer vs 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

Timer

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A timer for training that alternates between work and rest. Set your times, hit start, and watch the countdown in large, easy-to-read numbers with audio cues at every switch. ■ Ready-made presets Tabata, HIIT, stretching, interval walking, and strength training are set up and ready. Pick one and start. ■ Build your own workouts Set work time, rest time, and sets for each exercise, then save them together as one routine. Name it "Morning Full Body" or "Lower Body" and start it with a single tap next time. ■ Easy to read while moving The remaining time fills the screen, so you can read it from across the room. The next phase and your set count stay visible at the same time. ■ Audio guide A voice counts down the last three seconds, so you know when the phase changes without looking at your phone. Volume is adjustable and can be turned off. ■ Automatic history Every finished workout is saved automatically. See your active days on a calendar, and check total time, sets, and streaks by week, month, or year. Nothing to type in. ■ Keeps running with the screen off The timer keeps counting in the background, and voice cues let you know when each phase changes. Keep-screen-on is also supported. ■ Reminders Pick the days and time, and the app will remind you. Set up to three reminders to help you keep going. ■ Dark theme A dark theme is the default. You can switch to light or follow your device setting. ■ Great for - Pushing through Tabata and HIIT sessions - Keeping rest periods consistent during strength training - Timing stretching and yoga - Building an interval walking habit - Looking back on what you've done No account needed. Your workout history is stored on your device.

Screenshots

HIIT Timer4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer at none against HIIT Timer's 2. 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HIIT Timer versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT TimerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdmas Apps, LLCFumiki Hashimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HIIT Timer

Subscriptions2
  • HIIT Timer Pro$2.991 Month
  • HIIT Timer Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIIT Timer or Timer have ads?
Both HIIT Timer and Timer show ads.

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