HIIT Trainer vs Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HIIT Trainer
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HIIT Trainer is a minimalist interval timer: set your work, rest, exercises, and rounds, tap start, and let it run. β Automatic timing β warm-up β work β rest β round rest flows on its own; no need to touch your phone β Voice coach β English or Chinese callouts for each phase and exercise name, with countdown beeps and haptics, so you never miss a cue even with the screen locked in your pocket β Background music β energetic on work, chill on rest, fading out at the end to let the countdown through; import your own tracks too β Energy-ring interface β big countdown + progress ring, light/dark adaptive, readable at a glance mid-set β Workout history β every session saved automatically: day streak, weekly minutes, full history, and CSV export β Daily reminders β schedule per weekday to build the habit β Zero friction β no account, no ads, no data collection; your workout data stays on your device Great for HIIT, Tabata, jump rope, indoor cycling, and any bodyweight routine built on work/rest intervals. Universal for iPhone and iPad. The interface is English by default; you can switch to Chinese in Settings β HIIT Trainer β Language.
Shift
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Shift is an interval timer made as simple as possible (but not any simpler). Set up in seconds: β’ Work β’ Rest β’ Repeat How long you exercise β how long you recover β how many rounds. Thatβs all. Tap Start and Shift takes it from there. Finished workouts stay in History, so your last workout can be your next preset. Load it and go. A few essentials: β’ Voice cues or simple tones that donβt lower your music β’ Keeps time in the background β’ A Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β’ A workout display you can turn sideways β’ Made for iPhone and iPad Completely free. No ads, no paywall, no subscriptions. No accounts, analytics or tracking. Your workouts stay on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HIIT Trainer at 16.0 against Shift's 26. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HIIT Trainer ships an update every 2 days, Shift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIIT Trainer | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 26 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε·§ ε | Jorick van Meijeren |
In-app purchases
HIIT Trainer
No in-app purchases
Shift
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HIIT Trainer free?
Is Shift free?
Do HIIT Trainer or Shift have ads?
Which is updated more often, HIIT Trainer or Shift?
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