# Workout Interval Timer Lite vs Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Workout Interval Timer Lite and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Workout Interval Timer Lite's written reviews are positive against 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's. Workout Interval Timer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (86K vs 247). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Interval Timer Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Workout Interval Timer Lite against 4.8 for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Workout Interval Timer Lite's written reviews are positive against 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Interval Timer Lite | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-interval-timer-lite/id914923684/reviews) | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 247 | **86K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DenciSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583724967) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113)

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest.  Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily.  Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Workout and rest timers, Voice or beep guides, Background audio support, Workout history and statistics, Repeat previous workouts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and name custom workouts
- More flexibility in exercise/rest time settings
- Option to adjust volume of voice prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Interval Timer Lite free?

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

### Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Workout Interval Timer Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 from 86K ratings.

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

Neither Workout Interval Timer Lite nor Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer shows ads.

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

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

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