Comparison

HIIT Interval Timer vs Tik

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

Tik

Features
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Discover a new type of training: AI-animated avatars propel you to peak performance! FEATURES: Interval Timer: 'Tik' offers a fully customizable interval timer that allows you to effortlessly create Tabata, HIIT, or personalized workout intervals. Adjust work and rest periods, set breaks, and choose the number of rounds to optimize your training. AI-Controlled Avatars: Within the app, you'll find numerous inspiring AI-controlled avatars, including drill instructors, personal trainers, and much more. Choose your favorite and let their energy and motivation inspire you to achieve your best. Background Guidance: While the timer is running, your AI avatar remains consistently visible. Whether you're lifting weights, running on the treadmill, or practicing yoga, your avatar will accompany you with uplifting words and tips to motivate and guide you through the workout. What are you waiting for? Get 'Tik' now and experience an entirely new dimension of training. Connect with your personal AI avatar and reach your fitness goals faster than ever before. Become the master of your own training with 'Tik' – the ultimate fusion of AI and fitness!

Screenshots

HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
Tik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tik at none against HIIT Interval Timer's shown. Tik also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 5 months, Tik daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIIT Interval Timer versus Tik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT Interval TimerTik
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenSteffen Ruppel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
2 purchases

Tik

Subscriptions2
  • Tik Premium (1 Month)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tik Premium (1 Year)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tik free?
Tik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Interval Timer or Tik have ads?
HIIT Interval Timer shows ads; Tik does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Interval Timer or Tik?
HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Tik daily. Most recently, HIIT Interval Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tik on October 16, 2026.

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