Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata vs RoundRep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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." — 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.
RoundRep
This app provides a guided workout timer with customizable settings for duration, rest periods, and sets. It includes a metronome for rhythm training and a library for saving custom routines with visual exercise references. Track your workout history and store data locally on your device.
- Customizable workout timing
- Metronome for rhythm
- Reusable routine library
- Action images for exercises
- Workout history tracking
- On-device data storage
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RoundRep is a guided workout timer built for rhythm, clear cues, and repeatable training sessions. Set total duration, action time, rest time, rest between sets, total sets, metronome BPM, and reusable routines. Key features: • Free Mode for simple workout timing. • Sets Mode for action, rest, and rest-between-sets cycles. • Metronome for steady rhythm training. • Routine Library with custom action names, timing, and sets. • Action images for visual exercise references. • Workout History with dates, modes, duration, actions, and completed sets. • On-device storage for routines, images, settings, and history. • Responsive layouts for iPhone and iPad. Free Mode remains free and does not require a purchase. RoundRep Plus unlocks Sets Mode, Metronome, Routine Library, action images, and Workout History through an App Store subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible users may receive a one-month introductory free trial offered through Apple. Apple determines eligibility. Subscription periods and localized prices are displayed by the App Store. RoundRep does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Choose an appropriate training intensity and stop if you feel unwell. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata at none against RoundRep's 2. Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). RoundRep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. RoundRep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 2 days, RoundRep every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata | RoundRep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | manabu ueda | Shenyu Interactive (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer ~ HIIT & Tabata
No in-app purchases
RoundRep
- RoundRep Plus Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- RoundRep Plus Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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