Comparison

PureTimer vs Interval Timer | HIIT Training

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

Head to head
About

PureTimer

Features
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No subscription. No signup. No nonsense. PureTimer is the simplest interval timer on the App Store. Two sliders. One button. That's it. Set your work interval. Set your rest interval. Press go. PureTimer handles the rest — automatically cycling through your rounds with loud, clear audio cues that cut through gym noise and AirPods. PERFECT FOR: • HIIT and Tabata workouts • Boxing rounds and circuit training • Sprint intervals and timed holds • Any workout that needs a reliable, no-fuss timer FEATURES: • Work and rest intervals from 5 seconds to 5 minutes • Up to 99 rounds • iCloud sync — your saved presets stay in sync across every iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch on the same iCloud account • Spoken cues — hear "Work!" and "Rest!" out loud between phases • Distinct audio tones for work and rest transitions • 3-2-1 countdown before each phase change • Circular progress ring — red for work, blue for rest • Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen • Apple Watch app — glance at your wrist without touching your phone • Saved presets — switch between your favourite workouts instantly • Timer continues when your phone is locked or you switch apps • Plays over your music without interrupting it • Haptic feedback on all phase transitions • Screen stays awake during your workout • Your last settings are saved automatically NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. PureTimer is completely free. No subscriptions, no hidden costs — just a timer that works.

About

Interval Timer | HIIT Training

Features
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Easy to use interval timer for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set the number of series, train time and rest time, with a colorful interface that makes the current state of the timer easy to read at a glance. Build your own workouts: - Repeat blocks you can nest to create rounds within rounds - Custom phases, each with its own name, color, sound and vibration - Drag and drop to reorder phases and blocks - Save workouts as presets and reuse them anytime - Presets sync between your phone and your Apple Watch - Sign in to back up your timers, settings and sounds and pick them up on your other devices (Pro) Keep training with the screen off: the timer keeps running in the background and alerts you at every phase change. Perfect for any of your training activities: - HIIT Training - Tabata - Circuit training - Pomodoro ...and more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PureTimer3 screens
Interval Timer | HIIT Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PureTimer at none against Interval Timer | HIIT Training's shown. Interval Timer | HIIT Training's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. PureTimer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Interval Timer | HIIT Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureTimer ships an update weekly, Interval Timer | HIIT Training every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PureTimer versus Interval Timer | HIIT Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureTimerInterval Timer | HIIT Training
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Moreira NetoLS PROGRAMACAO LTDA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PureTimer

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$2.99
  • Dinner Tip$4.99
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  • Legend Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Interval Timer | HIIT Training

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PureTimer free?
PureTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer | HIIT Training free?
Interval Timer | HIIT Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PureTimer or Interval Timer | HIIT Training have ads?
Interval Timer | HIIT Training shows ads; PureTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PureTimer or Interval Timer | HIIT Training?
PureTimer ships an update weekly, and Interval Timer | HIIT Training every 11 days. Most recently, PureTimer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Interval Timer | HIIT Training on October 1, 2026.

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