# HIIT vs Workout Interval Timer Lite

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Interval Timer Lite at none against HIIT's shown. Workout Interval Timer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). HIIT's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 247). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIIT sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Workout Interval Timer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HIIT against 4.7 for Workout Interval Timer Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT has 31K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of HIIT's written reviews are positive against 89% of Workout Interval Timer Lite's.

HIIT ships an update monthly, Workout Interval Timer Lite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIIT | Workout Interval Timer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-workouts-and-timer/id891535485/reviews)** | [4.7 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 247 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 89.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fast Builder Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/596300475) | [DenciSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583724967) |

## What reviewers say

### HIIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-workouts-and-timer/id891535485)

This app offers short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done anywhere with no equipment. It provides scientifically proven exercises, custom timer templates, and progress tracking to help users achieve fitness results quickly.

**Highlights:** Short, high-intensity workouts, Customizable timer templates, Step-by-step instructions, Calendar and weight tracking, Voice and video guidance, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock-in our cheapest price! | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 7M Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Yearly Premium! | $9.99 | per year |
| Interval Timer Pro + Workouts | $12.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer X premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 7M Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Get Monthly Premium! | $19.99 | per month |
| Get Yearly Premium! | $19.99 | per year |
| Interval Timer X premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 7M Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Interval Timer Pro + Workouts | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety and flexibility of workouts
- 🚀 Easy to follow and effective workouts
- 💪 Workouts challenge users and help them see results
- 🎨 Good range of difficulty levels
- ⏱️ Convenient short workout options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some workouts are too easy or repetitive
- 🔇 Lack of music or audio guidance during workouts
- 💰 Concerns about paid subscription model
- 🤔 Lack of modifications or low-impact options

**Reported bugs**

- Some videos or links not working
- Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Option to create custom workouts
- More workout types beyond just HIIT
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Ability to save favorite workouts


### Workout Interval Timer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684)

This app coaches your workouts with customizable timers, allowing you to focus on training. It supports advanced features like location tracking and heart rate monitoring, with voice and audio cues for seamless interval management.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers (HIIT, Circuit, Custom, Simple), Location tracking for route and distance statistics, Heart rate training with Bluetooth LE monitor support, Voice and audio cues for interval notifications, Workout history and iCloud synchronization, Music integration for timers and intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Custom Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Simple Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Circuit Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited HIIT Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Highly customizable workouts
- 🚀 Efficient interval timers
- 🌟 Great sound effects and cues
- 🎨 Visually appealing design and color schemes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Deceptive free version limitations
- 💸 App feels expensive to some
- 🚫 Ads in paid version (reported by one user)
- 🎶 Music playback issues (stops randomly, restarts after pause)
- 🔊 Interval sounds not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops during workouts randomly
- Interval sounds don't work half the time
- Ads appear in the paid no-ad version
- Music restarts after a pause even when 'play through pauses' is selected
- Asking to save workout after every timer use can be burdensome

**Requested features**

- Add a "for time" timer option
- Add lock screen notifications after each interval
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add a function to flash at the last 5 or 3 seconds of an interval
- Option to turn off workout saving after each timer use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIIT free?

HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Interval Timer Lite free?

Workout Interval Timer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HIIT or Workout Interval Timer Lite?

HIIT is rated higher. HIIT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Workout Interval Timer Lite averages 4.7 from 247 ratings.

### Do HIIT or Workout Interval Timer Lite have ads?

HIIT shows ads; Workout Interval Timer Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIIT or Workout Interval Timer Lite?

HIIT ships an update monthly, and Workout Interval Timer Lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, HIIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Workout Interval Timer Lite on August 25, 2026.

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