Best Cardio Timer Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 233+ cardio timer apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Cardio Timer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (85K)NoYesJul 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesJul 2026
3Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (58K)YesNoJul 2026
4Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (23K)NoYesJul 2026
5Interval Timer ProInterval Timer Pro$2.994.5★ (594)NoNoJul 2026
6Gymboss Interval TimerGymboss Interval TimerFree4.7★ (759)NoYesJul 2026
7Табата Таймер □ Tabata TimerТабата Таймер □ Tabata TimerFree4.9★ (10K)NoYesJul 2026
8Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (4.4K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Cardio Timer

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#1

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

Minuteur intervalle
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(85K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 1
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Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer#2

Interval Timer - Tabata Timer by NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD

Multiple timers for fitness
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 1
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 2
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 3
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 4
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 5
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 6

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#3

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by Agroross Trading Gida Anonim Sirketi

Fitness à la maison, gym
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(58K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 1
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 2
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 3
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 4
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 5

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music volume issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts

More Cardio Timer apps to explore

4
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Interval Timer Pro
Interval Timer Pro
Interval Timer Pro
Timing for HIIT Training
$2.99

This app helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities. It offers customizable intervals, runs in the background, and allows you to play music during workouts. Save your settings and share your progress.

Customizable sets and intervalsBackground operationMusic playback
💪 Health & Fitness
(594)
free
6
Gymboss Interval Timer
Gymboss Interval Timer
Gymboss Interval Timer
by Gymboss LLC
Free

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workouts, allowing users to set single or multiple work and rest periods. It offers extensive customization options for alarms, program saving, and display, ensuring a tailored timing experience for any fitness routine.

Programmable interval timerUnlimited intervals and roundsSave and manage unlimited programs
💪 Health & Fitness
(759)
free with in-app purchases
7
Табата Таймер □ Tabata Timer
Табата Таймер □ Tabata Timer
Табата Таймер □ Tabata Timer
Простой таймер табата
Free

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

Customizable workout intervalsDrag-and-drop interfaceAudio guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(10K)
freemium
8
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Simple interval timer
Free

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.

Customizable intervalsNamed intervals with voice readoutIndividual colors and sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Next Up - Interval Timer
Next Up - Interval Timer
Next Up - Interval Timer
Customizable interval timer
Free

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds)Detailed and full-screen display modesPortrait and landscape orientation support
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
HIIT 7-Minute, CrossFit & WoD
Free

This app guides you through science-backed interval training for effective workouts at home or on the go. Choose from pre-made routines or create your own, with voice cues and visual feedback to keep you motivated. Track your progress and integrate with other health apps.

40+ ready-to-go workoutsVoice coaching in 22 languagesApple Watch support
💪 Health & Fitness
(967)
free with in-app purchases
11
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
$7.99

This interval timer app is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit training workouts. It features a large, color-coded display, customizable interval names, and background operation. It also integrates with Apple Health to track your fitness data.

Full screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingSpeaks interval names and provides warnings
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
paid
12
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
Best WOD & HIIT interval timer
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.

AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timersRecords active energy burned to Apple HealthMotivational countdowns from fitness personalities
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.3K)
free
13
Best Interval Timer
Best Interval Timer
Best Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

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.

Customizable workout routinesWarm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periodsBackground and multitasking support
💪 Health & Fitness
(77)
ad-supported
14
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Workout timer / HIIT timer WOD
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Customizable interval timersHIIT and Tabata training supportAdjustable work and rest times
💪 Health & Fitness
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Programmable gym workout timer
Free

Design custom workout routines with integrated music, voice cues, or audio beeps. This app helps serious fitness enthusiasts track their progress without needing to constantly check a screen or notes. It offers pre-loaded exercise plans for various popular workouts.

Create custom workout routinesIntegrate music with workoutsVoice cues and audio beeps
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Interval Timer ++
Interval Timer ++
Interval Timer ++
HIIT & circuit workout timer
Free

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit workouts. Easily set up work, rest, and repeat intervals, track your progress, and integrate with your health data. Enjoy your workouts with background music and notifications.

Customizable work/rest/repeat intervalsSupports iPhone and Apple WatchWorkout history in calendar view
💪 Health & Fitness
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Interval Timer: Run & HIIT
Interval Timer: Run & HIIT
Interval Timer: Run & HIIT
Simple Tabata Training Tracker
Free

Organize your running and high-intensity interval training sessions with ease. Quickly set up custom time intervals for running, walking, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Receive voice and vibration notifications for interval changes, and enjoy background music playback.

Intuitive designCustomizable time intervalsWarm-up and cool-down timers
💪 Health & Fitness
(524)
free with in-app purchases
18
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing, MMA & HIIT Round Timer
Free

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various round-based sports and high-intensity interval training. Easily set times and sounds for preparation, rounds, and rest, with visual and auditory alerts to keep you on track during your workouts.

Configurable sounds and timesSet preparation, round, and rest intervalsInner round alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Workout Timer
Free

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features an interactive coach, customizable alerts, music control, and integration with Apple Health for progress tracking.

HIIT and Tabata interval timerInteractive speaking coachWorkout DJ music control
💪 Health & Fitness
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
20
HIIT • Workouts & Timer
HIIT • Workouts & Timer
HIIT • Workouts & Timer
24 Hour Fitness,Tabata,Cardio
Free

This app offers short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done anywhere with no equipment. It provides scientifically proven exercises, custom timer templates, and progress tracking to help users achieve fitness results quickly.

Short, high-intensity workoutsCustomizable timer templatesStep-by-step instructions
💪 Health & Fitness
(31K)
freemium

FAQ about Cardio Timer

What are the best cardio timer apps for iPhone?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer tops our cardio timer apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 85K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top cardio timer apps we rank are free to download, including Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Interval Timer - Tabata Timer.
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 233+ cardio timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a simple and beautiful interval timer designed for workouts. You can customize intervals for exercise, rest, and rounds, and then start your workout with audio cues. It also provides detailed history and statistics to track your progress.
You can set up custom intervals by dragging to adjust settings for your workout, rest periods, and the number of rounds. Once configured, simply tap to start your session.