Best Custom Workout Timer Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the custom workout timer category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 235+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Custom Workout Timer

Next Up - Interval Timer#1

Next Up - Interval Timer by Alysha Kwok

Customizable interval timer
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7(2.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#2

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Strong Contender
💪 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
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer#3

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

Multiple timers for fitness
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(18K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

More Custom Workout 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
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Fitness à la maison, gym
Free

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.

Customizable rounds and cyclesInterval stopwatchBackground timer operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(60K)
ad-supported
6
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
7
SmartWOD Timer - WOD Clock
SmartWOD Timer - WOD Clock
SmartWOD Timer - WOD Clock
AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata & more
Free

This app provides a versatile timer for various functional fitness routines like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features customizable intervals, motivational cues, and a clear display, making it suitable for gym or home workouts.

AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timersCustomizable MIX timerMotivational sound and voice cues
💪 Health & Fitness
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (TSP)
Free

This interval training app automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and sprints. It offers customizable intervals, voice guidance, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.

Automated exercise and rest intervalsCustomizable workout presetsVoice and beep guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Running & Fitness Workouts
Free

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

Highly customizable intervals (time/distance)Spoken interval names and promptsStandalone Apple Watch workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
by Alena Kazarova
Free

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

Customizable sets, action, and break durationsPlain and simple designSaves last 5 configurations
⚽ Sports
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
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
14
Custom Workout Timer
Custom Workout Timer
Custom Workout Timer
by Encodia, LLC
Free

Design custom workout routines with timed exercises. This app provides spoken prompts for each exercise and countdowns for remaining time. Enjoy your music without interruption during your training sessions.

Create custom workout routinesTimed exercisesSpoken exercise prompts
💪 Health & Fitness
(6)
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
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
17
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Customizable repeating timersOptional interval timer cyclesBackground operation with notifications
🔧 Utilities
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
TimedTrainer | Workout Timer
TimedTrainer | Workout Timer
TimedTrainer | Workout Timer
Customized Crossfit & HIIT
Free

This app provides a simple and flexible timer for various workout types, including HIIT, Crossfit, and Tabata. Easily create custom routines with intervals and rest periods, and receive notifications even when the app is locked or music is playing. Focus on your training without distractions.

Customizable workout creationInterval and rest period timersUnlimited rounds and loops
💪 Health & Fitness
(22)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Workout Timer Custom Intervals
Workout Timer Custom Intervals
Workout Timer Custom Intervals
Fitness, Circuit, AMRAP, EMOM
Free

This app offers customizable interval timers for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. Track your progress, enjoy background music, and switch between light and dark modes to enhance your fitness routine.

Customizable interval timersSupports HIIT, Tabata, WOD, Crossfit, EMOM, AMRAPHistorical workout tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(137)
free with in-app purchases