# Interval Timer vs Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer at 61% against Interval Timer's 21%. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer also leads on ratings volume (86K vs 534) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 534, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665/reviews) | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 534 | **86K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roma Sosnovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/956283664) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-run-and-hiit/id956283665)

Organize your running and high-intensity interval training sessions with ease. Quickly set up custom time intervals for running, walking, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Receive voice and vibration notifications for interval changes, and enjoy background music playback.

**Highlights:** Intuitive design, Customizable time intervals, Warm-up and cool-down timers, Voice and vibration notifications, Background music support, Foreground/background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Run Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Interval Run Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Great for getting back into running

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio prompts when screen is locked
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔇 Voice prompts not loud enough

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets or freezes during workout
- Prompts not working when phone is locked or in pocket
- Unexpected interval changes or duration changes
- Compatibility issues with music playback

**Requested features**

- Option to pause/resume timer
- Larger time remaining display
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to play audio prompts even with screen off
- More interval options (run/walk/jog)


### 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 Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer 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, Interval Timer or Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 from 86K ratings.

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

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

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 1, 2026 and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer on September 24, 2026.

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