Comparison

Cross Timer vs HIIT Interval Timer

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

HIIT Interval Timer

Features
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The interval timer for custom HIIT and circuit training. Unlimited saved templates. No subscription. Unlike apps that cap free workouts or hide the editor behind a weekly plan, HIIT Interval lets you build, favorite, and run as many timers as you want. CUSTOM CIRCUITS Work, rest, warm-up, and cool-down — each with its own name and free-form duration. Drag to reorder. Insert a segment anywhere. Set rounds. Presets include 20/10 sprint, 45/15 HIIT, EMOM 12, and a focus cycle. CUES THAT KEEP YOU HONEST Halfway beep and 3-2-1 countdown, including short intervals. Haptics on every transition. Your music keeps playing — the app ducks it during cues. FAVORITES, HISTORY, STREAKS Save real favorites, not just a history dump. Continue your last workout. Mark rest days so planned days off do not break the streak. Weekday reminders. HEALTH Optionally log completed HIIT sessions to Apple Health. You can train without granting Health access. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a template or tap + to build one 2. Name each work and rest segment 3. Start — cues fire on every transition 4. Save, favorite, or run it again FREE FOREVER Timers stay free. Optional ads keep the app free. No workout-per-day limit. Remove Ads: one-time purchase — ads off forever. Timers stay free. Optional purchase. Timers do not require it. Price shown at checkout, charged to your Apple ID. Non-consumable — restore on new devices. Terms apply. Support: contacttomujahid@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://justclack.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cross Timer4 screens
HIIT Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cross Timer at none against HIIT Interval Timer'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. Cross Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HIIT Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cross Timer versus HIIT Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross TimerHIIT Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna BlashchukMuhammad Mujahid Khan

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
1 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Cross Timer free?
Cross Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Timer or HIIT Interval Timer have ads?
HIIT Interval Timer shows ads; Cross Timer does not.

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