Comparison

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer vs Timer for Workouts

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

Head to head
About

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

This minimalist interval timer helps you focus on your workout by managing your timing. It offers multiple modes for HIIT, Tabata, and standard intervals, with customizable transition times and focus-friendly audio or haptic feedback. Seamlessly track progress on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer modes (HIIT, Tabata, standard)
  • Customizable interval and rest periods
  • Smart 'Interval Gap' transition timer
  • Focus-friendly audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Background notifications
Features
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Time HIIT workouts, Tabata rounds, stretches, and yoga holds with custom work, rest, and transition intervals. Set your routine and follow the cues so you can focus on each movement. Consistency is key. From flexibility training and active recovery to high-intensity intervals, we handle the timing so you can keep your mind calm and handle the effort. KEY FEATURES: Multiple Timer Modes: Instantly switch between dedicated Tabata, HIIT, and standard interval modes to perfectly match your routine. Effortless Controls: Quickly dial in your intervals, rest periods, and rounds with simple tap-and-go presets. No complex programming required. Smart "Gap" Timer: The unique "Interval Gap" feature gives you exactly enough time to switch sides, change equipment, or move into the next pose. Set a custom transition buffer so you never feel rushed. Focus-Friendly Feedback: Choose gentle audio cues to guide you without looking at the screen, or haptic vibrations for a silent experience perfect for the gym or late nights. Seamless iOS Integration: Keep an eye on your progress anywhere with full support for Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Background Notifications: Your timer keeps running perfectly, sending you notifications even if the app is in the background. PERFECT FOR: HIIT & Tabata: Crush your high-intensity intervals with precise work, rest, and count-in periods. Yoga & Flexibility: Maintain your yoga asanas consistently and improve your overall flexibility without breaking focus. Stretching & Recovery: Hold a static stretch for the exact right amount of time to aid in muscle recovery. Physical Therapy (PT): Manage rehab exercises with precision. Mobility Work: Open up hips, shoulders, and hamstrings with ease. SIMPLE BY DESIGN We believe fitness tools shouldn't be complicated. Experience a calm, clutter-free interface with no confusing menus and no distractions. Just clean, simple controls that help you build a better habit. INTERVAL TIMER PRO The standard Interval Timer is free. HIIT, Tabata, and Live Activities / Dynamic Island require Interval Timer Pro, available as a weekly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible new subscribers can try the weekly plan free for 3 days. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stretchytimerdotcom.onrender.com/privacy.html

About

Timer for Workouts

A straightforward stopwatch designed for various workout routines like Tabata, EMOM, and custom intervals. It offers audio and haptic cues to keep users focused during exercise without needing to check their device.

Highlights
  • Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval modes
  • Adjustable work, rest, and round settings
  • Audio and haptic cues
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Automatic settings saving
Features
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Workout Timer is a no-fuss workout timer built for Tabata, EMOM, and fully custom intervals. Three large buttons. One tap to start. One setting button to customize work time, rest time, and rounds. Audio and haptic cues keep you on track so you never have to look at your phone mid-workout. • Tabata – 20s work / 10s rest × 8 rounds (default, fully adjustable) • EMOM – Every Minute on the Minute with configurable rounds • Custom – Set any work/rest/round combination you need , settings are saved automatically No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a timer that works.

Screenshots

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer4 screens
Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer for Workouts at none against Interval Workout & HIIT Timer's 2. Timer for Workouts also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Interval Workout & HIIT Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Timer for Workouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interval Workout & HIIT Timer against 5.0 for Timer for Workouts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer for Workouts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer versus Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Workout & HIIT TimerTimer for Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassive Interface LLCYUNFEI XU

Customer experience

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timer for Workouts

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Workout & HIIT Timer

One-time2
  • Home and Lock Screen Support$0.99
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island$1.99
None

Timer for Workouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Workout & HIIT Timer free?
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Workout & HIIT Timer or Timer for Workouts?
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer and Timer for Workouts are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Interval Workout & HIIT Timer or Timer for Workouts have ads?
Neither Interval Workout & HIIT Timer nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Workout & HIIT Timer or Timer for Workouts?
Interval Workout & HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timer for Workouts fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Workout & HIIT Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on October 4, 2026.

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