Best Free Exercise Timer Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free exercise timer apps. We benchmark 236+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Exercise Timer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (58K)YesNoJul 2026
2Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (4.2K)YesYesJul 2026
3Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (85K)NoYesJul 2026
4Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesJul 2026
5Gym Timer-Timer for rest timeGym Timer-Timer for rest timeFree4.5★ (453)NoNoJul 2026
6Intervals Pro: HIIT TimerIntervals Pro: HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (13K)NoYesJul 2026
7Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (23K)NoYesJul 2026
8Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Exercise Timer

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#1

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by Agroross Trading Gida Anonim Sirketi

Fitness à la maison, gym
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(58K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music volume issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
Simple Interval Timer#2

Simple Interval Timer by Alena Kazarova

Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.9😊(4.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
  • 💰 Actually free, no paywall
  • 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⚙️ Limited customization options
  • 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#3

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

Minuteur intervalle
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Free Exercise Timer apps to explore

4
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
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Time rest time between sets
Free

This app helps you track gym sessions and manage rest times between sets. It's designed for use on a smartwatch, allowing you to leave your phone behind. The app alerts you when it's time to train again, ensuring your workout flows smoothly.

Track gym sessionsTime rest periods between setsSmartwatch optimized
⚽ Sports
(453)
free
6
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
7
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
8
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Free

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Exercise Timer: Interval Timer
Exercise Timer: Interval Timer
Exercise Timer: Interval Timer
HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training
Free

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.

Custom workout routinesVoice coach for next exerciseTimed and rep-based exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(929)
freemium
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
Interval Training Timer
Interval Training Timer
Interval Training Timer
by Feedback Mobile Services GmbH
Free

This interval training timer offers six customizable presets for various workout types. It features large, easy-to-use buttons and allows background operation, even while listening to music. Adjust activity, rest, and set times with flexible step increments.

Six customizable presetsAdjustable activity and rest timesLarge, easy-to-use buttons
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
free
19
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers customizable intervals, background operation, and audible countdowns to keep users focused on their training. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it simplifies interval timing for effective workouts.

Customizable work and rest intervalsSupport for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuitsBackground operation with alerts
⚽ Sports
(1.4K)
subscription
20
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

FAQ about Free Exercise Timer

What are the best free exercise timer apps for iPhone?
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer tops our free exercise timer apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 58K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 236+ free exercise timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Timer Plus is a specialized app designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It allows users to create and manage custom timers for various workout styles like circuit training and Tabata, offering features such as background operation and voice guidance.
Key features include the ability to display the number and duration of rounds and cycles, an interval stopwatch, background timer operation, informative screen flashing, the creation and saving of an infinite number of timers, and voice guidance. It also includes an Apple Watch app.