Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata vs TimerFit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata
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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." β 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 β so even if your phone is across the room, a single glance at the color tells you exactly what to do next. β 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 β 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. β 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 β 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. β Total Customization Freedom Handles every scenario β 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. β Perfect For You Ifβ¦ 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.
TimerFit
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Just what you need for your workout β nothing more. TimerFit started from one simple idea: a beautiful timer you flip on and off while you train. It grew into a clean, focused interval timer for real workouts. β Two timers, one app β’ Simple Timer β set the time and go. A big, clear progress ring shows time at a glance, and your go-to durations are one tap away under "Recent." β’ Interval Circuit Timer β prepare β work β rest β next round, all handled automatically. Hands-free flow from start to finish. β A different move each round β follow along Burpees, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, squatsβ¦ each work interval shows the movement and a short form cue, big and clear. No more "what's next?" β just move. β Ready-to-go presets β’ Tabata (20s work / 10s rest) β’ HIIT (40s work / 20s rest) β’ EMOM Burpees Tap and start. Perfect for beginners. β Build your own routine Set work/rest durations and rounds your way. Add your own exercises with a custom icon, name, and form cue. Your routines are saved for next time. β Signals you won't miss Sound and haptics on every interval change, plus a 3-2-1 countdown before each one ends. Stay on track without staring at the screen. β A glance at your Lock Screen β’ Lock your phone β the current interval and time left stay on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. β’ Tap a Home Screen widget to start your go-to routine instantly. β Right on your wrist with Apple Watch β’ Start from the watch alone β no phone needed. Presets and the routines you build on iPhone sync straight over. β’ Drop your wrist and let the screen sleep; the timer keeps running. β’ A tap on the wrist at every interval change, so you never lose the flow. β Stay motivated with history Completed workouts stack up in the History tab β see your total count, total time, and this week's activity at a glance. β Clean by design β’ Dark mode by default, easy on the eyes (Light mode too) β’ No ads Β· No account β’ Keeps the screen awake during workouts β’ iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch Β· English/Korean Home workouts, CrossFit, core, stretching β or just a 3-minute timer. For every moment that needs one. Start light. Start now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TimerFit at none against Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 2 days, TimerFit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata | TimerFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | manabu ueda | KWANG ROK KIM |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata
No in-app purchases
TimerFit
No in-app purchases
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