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

Features
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Start training in two taps — no sign-up, no paywall for saving presets. HIIT Interval Timer is a fast, distraction-free workout clock built for high-intensity sessions. Set work, rest, and rounds in seconds, tap start, and focus on your workout. WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE IT • Instant start: pick a preset or dial in intervals with simple +/- controls • Free preset saving: keep your Tabata, EMOM, and custom WOD timers without a subscription • Built-in protocols: Tabata (20/10), Standard HIIT, and Intense HIIT ready to go • Customizable audio cues and haptic feedback for every phase change • Bold dark UI with high-contrast countdown — easy to read between sets BUILT FOR • HIIT and Tabata intervals • EMOM (every minute on the minute) sessions • CrossFit WODs and circuit training • Boxing, MMA, and gym cardio rounds FEATURES • Manual work, rest, rounds, and warmup setup • One-tap preset library plus unlimited custom presets • Visual progress bar and round tracking • Optional keep-awake during workouts • Workout history to track completed sessions • Privacy-first: no account required Download now and train harder with less setup.

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 / āˆ’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 iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). HIIT Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· 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 Ā· 3 level
HIIT Interval Timer versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Interval TimerRestBeat
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 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?
RestBeat shows ads; HIIT Interval Timer does not.

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