Best Interval Timer Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our interval timer list covers 245+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Interval Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Best Interval TimerBest Interval TimerFree4.6★ (81)YesNoOct 2026
2Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (6.2K)NoYesOct 2026
3Best Interval Timer: WorkoutBest Interval Timer: Workout$9.993.5★ (10)NoYesSep 2026
4Best Interval Timer ProBest Interval Timer Pro$0.994.8★ (14)NoYesSep 2026
5Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoSep 2026
6Interval Timer by STRNTHInterval Timer by STRNTHFree—YesYesSep 2026
7Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
8Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (5.4K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Interval Timer

Best Interval Timer#1

Best Interval Timer by 倩 赵

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(81 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Free
  • 👍 Customizable intervals
  • 👍 Works in background
  • 👍 Good for workouts
  • 👍 Music integration
  • 👍 Clear notifications
  • 👍 Versatile timers
  • 👍 Reliable
  • 👍 Good basic functionality
  • 👍 Minimal ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
  • 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
  • 🐛 Small numbers hard to read
  • 🐛 Side view unusable
  • 🐛 App stops working after rating notification
  • 🐛 Crashes when saving timers
  • 🐛 Crashes when editing exercises
  • 🐛 Cool down comes between intervals instead of at the end
  • 🐛 Buttons and words too small
Interval Timer Plus#2

Interval Timer Plus by Su-Au Hwang

Simple interval timer
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(6.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
  • 👍 Easy to configure and edit
  • 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
  • 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
  • 💡 Desire for more color customization options
Best Interval Timer: Workout#3

Best Interval Timer: Workout by Quang Huy Vo

Timing for HIIT Training, Gym
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
3.5(10 ratings)
$9.99In-App Purchases
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This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable exercise, rest, and round durations. It provides audio and visual cues to guide you through your training sessions, whether at home, the gym, or outdoors. Perfect for various fitness activities like HIIT, cycling, and weightlifting.

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FAQ about Interval Timer

What are the best interval timer apps for iPhone?
Best Interval Timer tops our interval timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 81 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top interval timer apps we rank are free to download, including Best Interval Timer and Interval Timer Plus.
Best Interval Timer shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ interval timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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