Best Interval Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our interval timer list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Interval Timer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Best Interval TimerBest Interval TimerFree4.6★ (81)YesNoSep 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
3Best Interval Timer: WorkoutBest Interval Timer: Workout$9.993.5★ (10)NoYesSep 2026
4Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
5Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (6K)NoYesSep 2026
6Best Interval Timer ProBest Interval Timer Pro$0.994.8★ (13)NoYesSep 2026
7Interval Timer by STRNTHInterval Timer by STRNTHFreeYesYesSep 2026
8Interval Timer - Just SWInterval Timer - Just SWFree2.0★ (1)NoNoMay 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
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Provides visual and audio cues
  • 👍 Saves workout routines

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Incompatible with other apps
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 September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 81 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top interval timer apps we rank are free to download, including Best Interval Timer and Interval Timer - Tabata Timer.
Best Interval Timer shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ interval timer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Key features include customizable routines with warm-up, intensity, cool-down, and rest times, support for background playback and multitasking, music integration, vibration options, various interval sounds, and background pictures. It also tracks practice times and supports both landscape and portrait orientations.
This app is ideal for various types of timed workouts such as Tabata, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and circuit training. Its customizable nature allows you to tailor routines to your specific fitness goals and exercise preferences.

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