Comparison

Cross Timer 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

Cross Timer

This interval timer app is designed for various fitness training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and Hyrox. It offers customizable timers for EMOM, Tabata, and AMRAP workouts, along with a workout journal and history to track progress.

Highlights
  • EMOM, Tabata, and AMRAP timers
  • Custom workout builder
  • Workout history and journal
  • Large, easy-to-read clock
  • Minimalist design
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Cross Timer & Workout Recorder is an interval timer for CrossFit, HIIT, Hyrox and functional fitness – now with built-in video recording. Run EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, For Time or custom intervals, keep every second under control, and film your WODs with the clock on screen for competition qualifiers, online throwdowns and coach reviews. RECORD YOUR WOD WITH THE TIMER ON SCREEN Submitting a score for the Open, a qualifier or an online competition? Record your workout with the running clock visible in the video from the first rep to the last, so judges can see exactly how long it took. The camera and the timer have separate controls, so you decide when to start recording and when to start the clock – set up your phone, get into position and go. No second phone, no separate stopwatch, no editing. • Video Recording with Timer – Film any WOD with the clock on screen • Separate Controls – Start the camera and the timer independently and stay in control of both • Proof for Competitions – Ideal for the Open, qualifiers, online throwdowns and judged scores • Coach Review – Share your video to check movement standards and technique WORKOUT TIMERS • EMOM Timer – Every Minute On the Minute workouts made simple • Tabata Timer – Classic 20/10 intervals and fully customizable rounds • AMRAP Mode – Track as many rounds as possible with precision • For Time – Beat the clock and improve performance • Custom Workout Builder – Create your own interval structures and training sessions • Large, Easy-to-Read Clock – Visible across the gym, even mid-workout • Minimal & Focused Design – No distractions during training WORKOUT HISTORY & JOURNAL Every WOD is saved automatically. Reuse previous timer settings in one tap, rename workouts, edit past sessions and keep notes on your performance – finish time, AMRAP rounds, reps, weights used, scores or anything else that matters for tracking progress. Built for athletes, coaches and anyone serious about training – at home, in the gym or with a team. Whether you're chasing a PR or recording your qualifier score, Cross Timer keeps the clock honest. Download Cross Timer and start your next WOD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://emomworkouts.com/terms-of-use

About

Interval Timer | HIIT Training

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training activities like HIIT and Tabata. Users can build custom workouts with named phases, sounds, and vibrations, and save them as presets that sync across devices. It also supports background operation with screen off.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout builder
  • Nestable repeat blocks
  • Custom phases with names, colors, sounds, and vibrations
  • Drag and drop reordering
  • Save and reuse workout presets
  • Syncs between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Background operation with screen off
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

Cross Timer4 screens
Interval Timer | HIIT Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Timer at 5.0 against Interval Timer | HIIT Training's 1.0. Cross Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Interval Timer | HIIT Training's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Cross Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Interval Timer | HIIT Training every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cross Timer versus Interval Timer | HIIT Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross TimerInterval Timer | HIIT Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna BlashchukLS PROGRAMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

Cross Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer | HIIT Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cross Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Video Mode Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Video Mode Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Mode Lifetime$29.99
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 Cross Timer free?
Cross Timer 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.
Which has better reviews, Cross Timer or Interval Timer | HIIT Training?
Cross Timer is rated higher. Cross Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Interval Timer | HIIT Training averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cross Timer or Interval Timer | HIIT Training have ads?
Interval Timer | HIIT Training shows ads; Cross Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Timer or Interval Timer | HIIT Training?
Cross Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Interval Timer | HIIT Training every 10 days. Most recently, Cross Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interval Timer | HIIT Training on October 18, 2026.

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