Best Exercise Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ exercise timer apps on iOS, 20 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 Exercise Timer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Exercise Timer: Interval TimerExercise Timer: Interval TimerFree4.8★ (1K)NoYesSep 2026
2Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesSep 2026
3Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesSep 2026
4Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
5Exercise Timer ReseroExercise Timer ReseroFreeNoNoAug 2026
6SmartWOD Timer - WOD ClockSmartWOD Timer - WOD ClockFree4.9★ (54K)YesYesSep 2026
7Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.Free was $7.994.9★ (9.2K)YesYesSep 2026
8Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Exercise Timer

Exercise Timer: Interval Timer#1

Exercise Timer: Interval Timer by Neurondigital Ltd

HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great value without fluff
  • 👍 Simple but customizable
  • 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
  • 👍 A very underrated app
  • 👍 Great variety of workouts and flexibility to create your own
  • 👍 Simple to use, clean interface
  • 👍 Great app, simple and effective
  • 👍 Wonderful until it crashed
  • 👍 Lovely timer for bootcamps and pilates
  • 👍 Overall intuitive and makes life easier
  • 👍 Great no-frills workout tracker app
  • 👍 Very reliable for daily workout routine
  • 👍 Most versatile customizable exercise timer
  • 👍 Amazing app, thankful to have found it
  • 👍 Accomplished what I was looking for

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
  • 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
  • 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
  • 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
  • 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare
  • 🐛 Watch app not so good
  • 🐛 Fails to provide audio feedback on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Customization of sound has issues
  • 🐛 Awful bell sound
  • 🐛 Buggy, moving timers messes up exercise sequence
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#2

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by ArGames

Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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
  • 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts
  • 👍 Versatile for various exercises
  • 👍 Saves multiple timers
  • 👍 Excellent interval timer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music volume issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
  • 🐛 Inability to skip rounds
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#3

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(86K 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
  • 👍 Helpful voice prompts
  • 👍 Plays well with music apps

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
  • 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

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FAQ about Exercise Timer

What are the best exercise timer apps for iPhone?
Exercise Timer: Interval Timer tops our exercise timer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top exercise timer apps we rank are free to download, including Exercise Timer: Interval Timer and Timer Plus - Workouts Timer.
Exercise Timer: Interval Timer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ exercise timer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to create custom workout routines for interval training, HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It guides you through your exercises with voice cues, vibrations, and bell sounds, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics.
Key features include creating custom routines, voice coaching for upcoming exercises, support for both timed and rep-based exercises, workout logging with analytics, training plans, background operation, and Apple Watch compatibility.

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