Comparison

HIIT Interval Timer vs iCountTimer

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Interval Timer

This app provides a flexible interval timer for high-intensity training. Customize workout cycles, rest periods, and receive color, voice, and sound navigation cues. It runs in the background and offers a built-in music player.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and rest times
  • Background and screen-locked operation
  • Color, voice, and sound navigation
  • Built-in music player
  • Create and manage custom timers
  • Multiple themes
Features
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Run in foreground, background and screen locked, the HIIT app allows you to specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between cycles. + Flexible and Advanced Timer + Clean, simple and easy to use (There is no learning curve here) + Create your own timers with some taps + Create fully customized timers with a complex of cycles and sets, + Run in the background, foreground, screen locked + Color, Voice and Sound Navigations (Customizable) + Built in Music Player (in sync with iOS Music Player) + Multiple themes to select + Manage your timers and data of training (you can even delete unwanted timer or junk data) + Create your own alarms right in the app + Work on iPhone, iPad and iPod + And a lot more features will be added in over time. How to use this app: There is no user manual here! -> Download it -> tap on play button -> you will see -> It’s super easy

About

iCountTimer

This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save custom presets
  • Large, clear display
  • Audio cues
  • Smart screen lock
  • Health app integration (Pro)
Features
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Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
iCountTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCountTimer at 90% against HIIT Interval Timer's 53%. iCountTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). HIIT Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCountTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT Interval Timer has 102 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of iCountTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 5 months, iCountTimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIIT Interval Timer versus iCountTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Interval TimeriCountTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (102 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews90.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenRhythmicWorks

Customer experience

HIIT Interval Timer

All ratings102 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

iCountTimer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

iCountTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCountTimer free?
iCountTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HIIT Interval Timer or iCountTimer?
iCountTimer is rated higher. HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while iCountTimer averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do HIIT Interval Timer or iCountTimer have ads?
Both HIIT Interval Timer and iCountTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Interval Timer or iCountTimer?
HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 5 months, and iCountTimer every 4 months. Most recently, HIIT Interval Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and iCountTimer on October 10, 2026.

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