Comparison

iCountTimer Pro vs PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

About

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

This app offers customizable interval timers for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. Track your heart rate in real-time and create distance-based intervals. Save your favorite workout profiles for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and rest times
  • Real-time heart rate plotting
  • Distance-based interval training
  • Save unlimited workout profiles
  • Clear visual countdown and progress
  • Sound alerts for interval changes
Features
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TIMER CUSTOMISATION You choose: ◦ Number of sets ◦ Number of reps ◦ Interval length ◦ Amount of rest (automatic / manual options) ◦ Interval profile (longest first, shortest first, longest in the middle or all the same length) HEART RATE Beautiful real-time heart rate plotting: ◦ Add heart rate tracking using a bluetooth monitor ◦ See current heart rate, as well as min and max rates for the whole session ◦ Heart rate history plots against intervals as your timer runs ◦ Create a HIIT profile to easily work out your max HR NOT JUST A TIMER Distance too! ◦ As well as timed active intervals, PyramidTimer gives supports distance-based intervals too ◦ Train those 400m intervals anywhere, or 1000m, or 400-300-200, or... well you get the idea! ◦ Rest timer begins automatically as soon as you've completed the interval distance ◦ Rest time is fully customisable - you choose either fix a duration or choose an automatic amount relative to interval distance (the proportion is customisable) ◦ Combined with heart rate tracking you can easily work out your max HR using 8x20s sprints FAVOURITE PROFILES No need to define your favourite timer for every workout: ◦ Save unlimited timer profiles ◦ Load profiles in an instant ◦ Your last used profile will re-load automatically next time INTERFACE Enjoy: ◦ Crystal clear timer countdown for current interval ◦ Red/blue (go/rest) interval representation - higher bars are longer intervals ◦ Progress animation for current interval ◦ Boop sound at start and end of each active interval (won't interrupt your music) ◦ Total session time remaining countdown SUPER EASY TO USE For your convenience: ◦ Create your timer profile with interactive sliders ◦ Helper information available for every setting - you can't go wrong ◦ Visual representation of your session updates in real-time as you set it up - no guess work or nasty surprises, you know exactly what your timer will be ◦ Green indicator moves to show current interval ◦ Pause any time HEALTH BENEFITS Get fit fast! ◦ Varying length intervals in Pyramid Timer allow you to work different muscle groups and energy systems all in the same session, getting you the sporting edge faster. ◦ Do short HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) ◦ Long endurance sessions ◦ Tabata ◦ ...and everything in between! ENJOY!

Screenshots

iCountTimer Pro4 screens
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals at Free against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals is free to download; iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99 up front. PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCountTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCountTimer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iCountTimer Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iCountTimer Pro versus PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimer ProPyramidTimer HIIT Intervals
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmicWorksSimon Moss

Customer experience

iCountTimer Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.2%

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

iCountTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

One-time1
  • Enhanced Version$1.99

Questions

Is iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals free?
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCountTimer Pro or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals?
iCountTimer Pro is rated higher. iCountTimer Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do iCountTimer Pro or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals have ads?
Neither iCountTimer Pro nor PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer Pro or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals?
iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. Most recently, iCountTimer Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals on June 9, 2026.

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