Best Free Fitness Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Timer Plus is the household name in free fitness timer, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Free Fitness Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesSep 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
3Tabata Timer and HIIT TimerTabata Timer and HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (74K)YesYesSep 2026
4Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (5.4K)YesYesSep 2026
5Interval Timer ++Interval Timer ++Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026
6Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026
7Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
8PushPress Workout TimerPushPress Workout TimerFree4.8★ (5.7K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Fitness Timer

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#1

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by ArGames

Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 1
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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
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😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 1
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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
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer#3

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer by Anuj Seth

Tabata Stopwatch Pro (TSP)
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(74K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer screenshot 1
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Helpful voice prompts and audio cues
  • 💪 Effective for HIIT and circuit training

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version with restrictions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🔍 Lack of visual indicators for exercise progress

More Free Fitness Timer apps to explore

4
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
by 0FF
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
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
by Alex Beltyukov
Free

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable interval timers. Set work and rest periods, and repeat cycles for your training sessions.

Customizable countdownWork interval settingRest interval setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
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
(5.7K)
free
9
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
The simple workout timer.
Free

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.

Customizable intervalsWorkout and rest timersVoice or beep guides
💪 Health & Fitness
(86K)
freemium
10
Workout Timer - REPSY
Workout Timer - REPSY
Workout Timer - REPSY
HIIT, Tabata,Crossfit Interval
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Timer for Workouts - Repeat
Interval, HIIT, Tabata, AMRAP
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
12
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
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
13
IntervalFree
IntervalFree
IntervalFree
Simple Interval Timer
Free

This app provides a simple and fully customizable interval timer for workouts. It offers unlimited workout profiles, background support, and Live Activities for real-time progress tracking on your lock screen. Enjoy a completely free experience with no ads or paywalls.

Unlimited workout profilesCustomizable action/break durationsLive Activities on Lock Screen
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free
14
Exercise Timer Resero
Exercise Timer Resero
Exercise Timer Resero
EMOM & Custom Workout Timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Simple Interval Timer: Flexy
Simple Interval Timer: Flexy
Simple Interval Timer: Flexy
Workout Timer - HIIT & Tabata
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
PULSE Fitness Timer
PULSE Fitness Timer
PULSE Fitness Timer
by Abrenyx Technologies Inc
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Ova - Workout Timer
Ova - Workout Timer
Ova - Workout Timer
by EMIR MATIK
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Wod Timer: Fitness Timers
Wod Timer: Fitness Timers
Wod Timer: Fitness Timers
Workout Timer App
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Mini Fitness Timer
Mini Fitness Timer
Mini Fitness Timer
Intervals & workout timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Timer for different purposes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Free Fitness Timer

What are the best free fitness timer apps for iPhone?
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer tops our free fitness timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 60K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free fitness timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.