Comparison

BeatNow vs HIIT Trainer

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

Head to head
About

BeatNow

This app provides a minimalist interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features clear voice alerts, a distraction-free interface, and customizable workout settings to help users focus on their training sessions.

Highlights
  • HIIT and Tabata timer
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Clear voice alerts
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Dark Mode support
  • Minimalist design
Features
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BeatNow is the minimalist interval timer built for one purpose: helping you focus entirely on your training. Built for HIIT & Tabata Whether it's classic Tabata (20s work / 10s rest), EMOM, or custom HIIT sessions, BeatNow handles it all. Set your work time, rest time, and rounds – then press start and forget the rest. Distraction-Free Design No ads, no complex menus, no unnecessary features. Just a clean interface that shows you exactly what you need: the time remaining and your current round. Clear Voice Alerts Know when to push and when to recover without looking at your phone. Voice prompts announce every transition and count down the final seconds. Beautifully Simple Smooth animations, gentle colors, and full Dark Mode support. Easy on the eyes during those early morning or late night sessions. Who is BeatNow for? - HIIT, Tabata, and interval training enthusiasts - Home workout and bodyweight athletes - Coaches and trainers who value simplicity - Anyone who wants to train with rhythm, not distraction BeatNow believes: the best training tool should fade into the background, leaving only you and your effort. Find your rhythm. Train with BeatNow.

About

HIIT Trainer

Features
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HIIT Trainer is a minimalist interval timer: set your work, rest, exercises, and rounds, tap start, and let it run. ● Automatic timing β€” warm-up β†’ work β†’ rest β†’ round rest flows on its own; no need to touch your phone ● Voice coach β€” English or Chinese callouts for each phase and exercise name, with countdown beeps and haptics, so you never miss a cue even with the screen locked in your pocket ● Background music β€” energetic on work, chill on rest, fading out at the end to let the countdown through; import your own tracks too ● Energy-ring interface β€” big countdown + progress ring, light/dark adaptive, readable at a glance mid-set ● Workout history β€” every session saved automatically: day streak, weekly minutes, full history, and CSV export ● Daily reminders β€” schedule per weekday to build the habit ● Zero friction β€” no account, no ads, no data collection; your workout data stays on your device Great for HIIT, Tabata, jump rope, indoor cycling, and any bodyweight routine built on work/rest intervals. Universal for iPhone and iPad. The interface is English by default; you can switch to Chinese in Settings β†’ HIIT Trainer β†’ Language.

Screenshots

BeatNow4 screens
HIIT Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT Trainer at none against BeatNow's 1. HIIT Trainer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). BeatNow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BeatNow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HIIT Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatNow ships an update every 6 days, HIIT Trainer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BeatNow versus HIIT Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatNowHIIT Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size192 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΈŠζ΅·ζ·±η»΄ζŽ’η΄’η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈε·§ 唐

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeatNow

One-time1
  • BeatNow Pro$0.99
None

HIIT Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatNow free?
BeatNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Trainer free?
HIIT Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeatNow or HIIT Trainer have ads?
Neither BeatNow nor HIIT Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatNow or HIIT Trainer?
BeatNow ships an update every 6 days, and HIIT Trainer every 2 days. Most recently, BeatNow was updated on October 16, 2026 and HIIT Trainer on October 10, 2026.

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