Comparison

Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata vs SetRest

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

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About

Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata

Features
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"The timer numbers are too small to see mid-workout." "I wish I could instantly know when my rest is over." — Sound familiar? This app is an interval timer designed for strength training and HIIT, delivering your workout status intuitively through color changes. The screen turns "Burning Coral" during exercise and "Calm Indigo" during rest — so even if your phone is across the room, a single glance at the color tells you exactly what to do next. ■ Intuitive Timer Experience Through Visual Cues Reading tiny numbers when you're pushing your limits is frustrating. That's why this app features a unique color system. Color Navigation: The screen color changes dynamically for each phase — exercise, rest, and preparation. A glimpse of color at the edge of your vision keeps you informed without breaking your focus, so you can stay fully locked in on your workout. Minimal Design: Only the essential information, displayed large and clear. A clean, distraction-free UI means you can always operate it instinctively. ■ Even More Convenient with Apple Watch If you have an Apple Watch, you can control and track everything right from your wrist. Control & Check at a Glance: Start a timer on your iPhone and monitor or control it directly on your Apple Watch. Haptic Alerts: Tactile feedback (vibration) ensures you never miss a set transition — even when listening to music or working out in a noisy environment. Workout Log: Your workout history is recorded automatically. Sync records between Apple Watch and iPhone to review your past sessions anytime. ■ Total Customization Freedom Handles every scenario — HIIT, Tabata, bodyweight training, stretching, boxing, and more. Second-by-Second Settings: Fine-tune preparation, exercise, rest, sets, and cooldown to match your personal routine. Preset Save: Save your favorite workout menus and launch them with a single tap next time. Switch between multiple routines with ease. ■ Perfect For You If… You want to instantly know when to switch between exercise and rest You want to build a consistent HIIT or Tabata training habit You want to precisely time your gym intervals and level up your workouts You want to use your Apple Watch to train smarter You're looking for a simple, easy-to-use timer without complicated settings Every color change programs your next move into your body. This timer is your ultimate partner for a stronger daily workout.

About

SetRest

Features
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Muscle isn't built during the set — it's built between them. SetRest is a no-nonsense workout timer focused on one thing: your rest between sets. No complicated routines, no login. Finish a set, start your rest, and let SetRest handle the rest. Features: • Rest timer between sets — precise countdown with an alert at your set time • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — check your rest without waking the app • Workout timeline — see today's sets at a glance, tap to edit • Slide to start/stop rest — no mis-taps with sweaty hands • Auto new exercise after a long break (optional) • Calendar history — see every day you trained • Haptics & sound alerts • Fully offline, no account. Your data stays on your device. Lift hard, then rest right. SetRest keeps the clock.

Screenshots

Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata3 screens
SetRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SetRest at none against Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata versus SetRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ~ HIIT & TabataSetRest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermanabu uedaStreet567

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata

No in-app purchases

None

SetRest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata free?
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetRest free?
SetRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata or SetRest have ads?
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata shows ads; SetRest does not.

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