Best Cardio Timer Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 227+ 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.

Top Picks for Cardio Timer

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#1

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(83K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
Seconds Interval Timer#2

Seconds Interval Timer by Runloop Ltd

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(23K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great workout app
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Versatile for various workouts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional audio issues
  • 🔍 Limited Apple Watch integration
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#3

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by Agroross Trading Gida Anonim Sirketi

Fitness à la maison, gym
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(60K ratings)
FreeAds
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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

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Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Multiple timers for fitness
Free

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.

Customizable sets, intervals, and rest timesRuns in background and with screen lockedMusic playlist integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(18K)
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
(652)
free with in-app purchases
7
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Simple tabata workout timer
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
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
TimeFit - Interval Timer
TimeFit - Interval Timer
TimeFit - Interval Timer
HIIT, Tabata & Workouts
Free

Create custom workout routines for various training methods like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. This app offers interval timers, voice alerts, and a smart stopwatch to enhance your fitness sessions. Track your progress with a workout history log and share routines with others.

Custom interval timerHIIT and Tabata supportVoice alerts for exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(317)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Interval Timer HIIT Workout
Interval Timer HIIT Workout
Interval Timer HIIT Workout
Custom HIIT & Tabata Timer
Free

Customize your HIIT and Tabata workouts with this versatile interval timer. Features AI voice cues from celebrity personalities, music integration, and Apple Health syncing. Track your progress and share routines with ease.

Customizable work/rest periodsAI voice cues from celebrity personalitiesMusic integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(260)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Interval Timer - Bit Timer
Interval Timer - Bit Timer
Interval Timer - Bit Timer
HIIT, EMOM & CrossFit Timer
Free

This app provides a simple and intuitive interval timer for workouts like HIIT, EMOM, and CrossFit. It features quick setup, guiding tones and colors, and background functionality to keep you focused on your training.

Instant interval setupGuiding tones and colorsHealthKit integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(534)
free with in-app purchases
19
Interval Timer - HIIT Workout
Interval Timer - HIIT Workout
Interval Timer - HIIT Workout
Health & Fitness Exercise
Free

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. Easily set up preparation, work, and rest periods, then save and share your custom workouts. Track your progress with detailed statistics and history.

Customizable intervalsHIIT and Tabata timerWorkout planning
💪 Health & Fitness
(387)
free with in-app purchases
20
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