HIIT Interval Timer vs SwolTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SwolTime
This app provides a versatile interval timer for various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, boxing, and weightlifting. It allows for real-time adjustments, customizable settings, and workout sequencing. Track progress with notes and use it in the background or with Apple Watch integration.
- Dynamic workout timer control
- On-the-fly timer adjustments
- Customizable interval timer settings
- Custom workout sequencing
- Progress notes
- Background operation
- Apple Watch integration
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Time your Tabata, HIIT, boxing, crossfit, running, weightlifting, EMOM, and WOD routines with SwolTime — the workout timer app for precise interval tracking, rest management, and customizable fitness planning. [ DYNAMIC WORKOUT TIMER CONTROL ] • With a simple press, SwolTime adapts in real-time, letting you tweak sets, workout, and rest durations without missing a beat. [ ON-THE-FLY TIMER ADJUSTMENTS ] • Fine-tune your session's intensity by adding or cutting time, and navigate through your workout with skip and rewind options. [ CUSTOMIZE INTERVAL TIMER SETTINGS ] • Personalize your SwolTime experience in the Settings, from timer increments to motivational halfway sounds. [ CUSTOM WORKOUT SEQUENCING ] • SwolTime Playlists combine exercises into cohesive sessions, simplifying routines with smooth transitions and tailored rest periods. [ QUEUE WORKOUT PLAYLISTS ] • Quickly organize and modify exercises in a sequence, enhancing workout focus and efficiency. [ PROGRESS NOTES ] • Document your journey with detailed notes on Playlists and exercises, a simple yet powerful tool for tracking your fitness evolution. [ BACKGROUND BEAST MODE ] • SwolTime's background functionality means your focus stays on your workout, not your screen, even with your phone locked. [ APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION ] • Adjust your workout on-the-fly directly from your Apple Watch. Monitor intervals and manage your workout all from the convenience of your wrist. ▶ ONE TIMER FOR EVERY WORKOUT ◀ [ WORKOUT INTERVAL TIMER ] • Craft the ideal balance between active sessions and rest periods, enhancing both endurance and strength. [ BOXING ROUND TIMER ] • Sharpen your technique and precision with custom "Boxing Training" playlists, integrating exercises and breaks for a seamless session. [ TABATA TIMER ] • Engage in quick, intense bouts of exercise followed by very short breaks, a method proven to increase stamina and strength. [ HIIT TIMER ] • Tailor your sessions for short, intense bursts of activity followed by brief recovery periods, ideal for burning fat and improving cardiovascular health. [ CROSSFIT TIMER ] • Organize your varied, high-intensity workouts with a timer that adapts to the day's challenge, keeping you on track and motivated. [ WOD TIMER ] • Navigate the Workout of the Day with ease, focusing on beating your personal bests in a variety of high-intensity activities. [ EMOM WORKOUT TIMER ] • Boost efficiency with a timer that challenges you to complete a task at the start of every minute, perfect for high-intensity workouts. [ WEIGHTLIFTING REST TIMER ] • Leverage strategic breaks to maximize recovery and performance, making each workout more effective. [ STOPWATCH TIMER ] • Capture every moment of your training with accuracy, ideal for timing sprints, laps, or measuring improvement over time. [ GYM TIMER ] • Organize your gym session effectively, ensuring a comprehensive workout that covers all your fitness goals. [ RUNNING & SPRINT TIMER ] • Enhance your running or sprinting with targeted timing, focusing on improving speed and endurance with every session. ▶ READ WHAT SWOLTIME USERS SAY ◀ • "[...] I looooove this app - it targets all the most annoying aspects of planning your own workout." • "[...] The halfway chime is the only thing that keeps me going during hard sets." • "[...] No more hassle configuring things on the fly. Every other app feels like a toy compared to this." ------------ Download SwolTime to transform your workouts on your smartphone. Need assistance or have suggestions? Reach out for support at support@swoltime.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swoltime.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwolTime at 100% against HIIT Interval Timer's 53%. SwolTime also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwolTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SwolTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwolTime's.
HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 5 months, SwolTime fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIIT Interval Timer | SwolTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (102 ratings) | 5.0 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thang Nguyen | SWOL LLC (USA) |
Customer experience
HIIT Interval Timer
SwolTime
In-app purchases
HIIT Interval Timer
- Pro Upgrade$4.99
SwolTime
- SwolTime Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- SwolTime Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
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