Best Gym Timer Countdown Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right gym timer countdown app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 217+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Gym Timer Countdown

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
4.7😊(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
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#2

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software LLC

Cooking, Workouts, Meditation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(40K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time#3

Gym Timer-Timer for rest time by Beppe Fasano

Time rest time between sets
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.5😐(453 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💪 Helps keep track of sets and rest times
  • 🔔 Vibration/audio alerts for rest time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on Apple Watch
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💤 No background/low-power mode support

More Gym Timer Countdown apps to explore

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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
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
6
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
(83K)
freemium
7
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
8
GymNext Flex Timer
GymNext Flex Timer
GymNext Flex Timer
Bluetooth Interval Timer
Free

This app offers advanced interval training timing with customizable modes and the ability to control an external LED display. It integrates with wearables and heart rate monitors for a comprehensive workout experience.

Control external LED displaysMultiple customizable timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, etc.)Save and recall favorite workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
free
9
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing & MMA Training Timer
Free

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports training, including boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. It features adjustable preparation, round, and rest times with visual and auditory alerts. The app also includes music integration and external display support for gym use.

Fully configurable sounds and timesLarge time display with color indicationPreparation, round, warning, and rest timers
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer
Study, cooking, HIIT & fitness
Free

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

Countdown timerStopwatchHIIT timer
🔧 Utilities
(376)
subscription
11
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing Interval Timer
Boxing, MMA & HIIT Round Timer
Free

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various round-based sports and high-intensity interval training. Easily set times and sounds for preparation, rounds, and rest, with visual and auditory alerts to keep you on track during your workouts.

Configurable sounds and timesSet preparation, round, and rest intervalsInner round alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Repeat & multiple step timing
Free

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

Multiple side-by-side timersMulti-stepped timers with custom durationsSpoken timer alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
Stretch - A countdown timer for fitness, workout, egg, or anything really
Stretch - A countdown timer for fitness, workout, egg, or anything really
Stretch - A countdown timer for fitness, workout, egg, or anything really
by Runloop Ltd
Free

This app provides a simple countdown timer with large, preset buttons for various activities. It runs in the background, offers customizable durations, and tracks how many times timers have been used. Ideal for workouts, cooking, or any timed task.

Preset countdown timersLarge, easy-to-use buttonsBackground operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(225)
free
16
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
(754)
free with in-app purchases
17
BoxClock - Gym Timer
BoxClock - Gym Timer
BoxClock - Gym Timer
Gym Timer for All Athletes
Free

This app provides a customizable gym clock with various timer modes like EMOM, AMRAP, and Tabata. It features a clear, large display designed for visibility across a room and offers audio cues for transitions. Save your favorite workout configurations for quick access.

Multiple timer modes (EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, Custom)Large, clear LED-style displayCustomizable audio cues
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Countdown
Countdown
Countdown
Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Free

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

Customizable countdown timerEvent remindersHome screen widgets
🔧 Utilities
(177K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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