Comparison

HIIT Interval Timer vs RestBeat

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types like HIIT and Tabata. It offers pre-set timers or allows users to create and save their own custom routines with audio cues for seamless transitions between work and rest periods.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Pre-set HIIT and Tabata modes
  • Create and save custom workouts
  • Audio cues for intervals
  • Simple play and pause controls
Features
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Build a workout, start the timer, and stay focused through every work and rest interval. HIIT Interval Timer gives you a clear countdown and round progress for interval training at home or in the gym. Choose a built-in Tabata or HIIT preset, or set your own work time, rest time, and rounds. • Tabata, Standard HIIT, and Intense HIIT presets • Create and save custom workout presets • Set work, rest, and round counts • Audio cues help you follow each interval • Simple play and pause controls Use it for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuit training, boxing rounds, and other interval workouts. Set up your timer and focus on the next round.

About

RestBeat

Features
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RestBeat is the focused rest timer built for the gym. Finish your set, glance once, and let the countdown, beeps, and haptics tell you exactly when to lift again — no fumbling, no guessing your rest between sets. Whether you train for strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, or CrossFit-style conditioning, RestBeat keeps every set on schedule so you can train with purpose. WHY LIFTERS CHOOSE RESTBEAT - Instant rest timer — tap a preset (30/45/60/90/120/180s) or dial a custom time on the wheel - Big, animated countdown you can read across the room - Audio beeps on the final 3 seconds and at finish, plus haptics and a vibration-only mode - +15s / −15s on the fly without losing your place - Set counter — always know "Set 3 of 5" and your total session time - Keep-screen-awake so the timer never sleeps mid-rest BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINES - Create custom interval routines: EMOM, Tabata-style, straight sets, supersets, circuits - Order work and rest blocks with reps, duplicate, and drag to reorder - Run a routine and RestBeat steps you through every block automatically TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic history log: date, duration, total rest, sets completed - Weekly volume and total-rest charts - Training-day streak to keep you consistent MADE TO BE SIMPLE - Works fully offline — no account, no sign-up required - Clean, modern design with smooth animations - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Light, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Weightlifting and powerlifting rest between sets - Bodybuilding and progressive overload - HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuit training - Anyone who wants to stop staring at the clock and start training Download RestBeat and make every rest count. Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html

Screenshots

HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
RestBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RestBeat at Free against HIIT Interval Timer's $9.99. RestBeat also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

RestBeat is free to download; HIIT Interval Timer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HIIT Interval Timer versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Interval TimerRestBeat
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoruk LLCFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

RestBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestBeat free?
RestBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIIT Interval Timer or RestBeat have ads?
Both HIIT Interval Timer and RestBeat show ads.

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