Comparison

iTimer vs CARDIA

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

Head to head
About

iTimer

Features
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Your workouts. Your rules. Your timer. iTimer is the ultimate interval training timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, iTimer gives you everything you need to train smarter. GET STARTED INSTANTLY Jump right into 8 professionally designed workout templates: β€’ HIIT (11:40) β€’ Tabata (3:50) β€’ Strength (4:35) β€’ Circuit Training β€’ EMOM β€’ Boxing / MMA β€’ 7 Minute β€’ Stretching BUILD YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT Create unlimited custom presets with: β€’ Multiple phases β€” Prepare, Warm Up, Work, Rest, Cool Down β€’ Custom durations (5 seconds to 1 hour) β€’ Unlimited rounds β€’ Unique colours for each phase NEVER MISS A BEAT β€’ Voice coach calls out phases and countdowns β€’ Audio alerts with 3-2-1 countdown β€’ Beep sounds for transitions β€’ Music ducking β€” alerts lower your music automatically LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your timer in real time, right on your Lock Screen. Phase colours, countdown, and controls β€” all without unlocking your phone. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Control your workouts from your wrist. Start, pause, and skip phases with haptic feedback. Your presets and workout history sync automatically via iCloud. WORKOUT HISTORY Track your progress over time. See total duration, rounds completed, and phase results grouped by date. DOWNLOAD iTIMER TODAY Free daily workout, or unlock unlimited with Pro. SUBSCRIPTIONS β€’ Pro Monthly (7-day free trial) β€’ Pro Lifetime (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://itimer.iappclub.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://itimer.iappclub.com/terms/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CARDIA

Features
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HIIT with Polar is a fitness app that uses heart rate sensors such as Polar H10 to let you check your heart rate in real time during HIIT workouts. During high-intensity exercises such as burpees, you can monitor your current heart rate and workout intensity, making it easier to train at an intensity that suits you. Main Features ・Connects with supported heart rate sensors such as Polar H10 ・Displays your heart rate in real time Recommended for people who want to move their body efficiently in a short amount of time, or who want to manage workout intensity while checking their heart rate. β€» This app is not an official Polar app. It is a HIIT support app compatible with Polar H10. β€» This app is not intended for medical use. The heart rate data displayed in this app should be used as reference information for health management and fitness purposes only.

Screenshots

iTimer4 screens
CARDIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CARDIA at none against iTimer's 2. CARDIA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. iTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CARDIA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, CARDIA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
iTimer versus CARDIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTimerCARDIA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabak ShirvaniMasataka Sato

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTimer

Subscriptions1
  • iTimer Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
None

CARDIA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTimer free?
iTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CARDIA free?
CARDIA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTimer or CARDIA have ads?
Neither iTimer nor CARDIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTimer or CARDIA?
iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and CARDIA every 4 days. Most recently, iTimer was updated on September 21, 2026 and CARDIA on September 17, 2026.

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