Best Interval Running Free Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best interval running free apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 239+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Interval Running Free

Interval Timer#1

Interval Timer by HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable workouts
  • 🚀 Versatile and efficient
  • 🚀 Helpful voice prompts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer#2

Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer by Intervals, LLC

Running & Fitness Workouts
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
  • 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
  • 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
RUN interval - Running Timer#3

RUN interval - Running Timer by CAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARE

Interval running made easier.
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7(980 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app simplifies interval and Fartlek running by allowing you to set custom targets for time or distance during hard, easy, and rest efforts. It offers detailed post-run summaries, audio and visual feedback, and an Apple Watch app for enhanced training.

More Interval Running Free apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Nike Run Club: Cardio Exercise
Nike Run Club: Cardio Exercise
Nike Run Club: Cardio Exercise
Workout App & Distance Tracker
Free

This app offers guided runs, training plans, and community challenges to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It tracks speed, distance, and GPS routes, providing motivation and expert guidance for various fitness levels and goals.

Guided Runs with audio coachingPersonalized Training PlansGPS tracking for speed, distance, and route
💪 Health & Fitness
(413K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Suivez vos activités sportives
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(362K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(743K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Distance Tracker and Fitness
Free

This app offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss through running and nutrition. It provides personalized training plans with interval workouts and balanced meal plans, along with features to track progress and stay motivated.

Weight loss running plansInterval training workoutsHealthy meal plans
💪 Health & Fitness
(87K)
freemium
12
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(102K)
freemium
13
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
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RunIntervals
RunIntervals
RunIntervals
Voice & tone interval alerts
Free

Set custom interval timers with voice or tone alerts. This app seamlessly integrates with your existing audio and fitness apps, pausing or lowering music volume to ensure you never miss an alert.

Customizable interval durationsVoice and tone alertsMusic volume lowering
💪 Health & Fitness
(123)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
Running App and Training Plans
Free

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

GPS activity trackingPersonalized training plansAudio-guided workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(374K)
free with in-app purchases
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
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
HIIT 7-Minute, CrossFit & WoD
Free

This app guides you through science-backed interval training for effective workouts at home or on the go. Choose from pre-made routines or create your own, with voice cues and visual feedback to keep you motivated. Track your progress and integrate with other health apps.

40+ ready-to-go workoutsVoice coaching in 22 languagesApple Watch support
💪 Health & Fitness
(967)
free with in-app purchases
19
Running Interval Timer Tracker
Running Interval Timer Tracker
Running Interval Timer Tracker
Run with HIIT
Free

This app helps you create and track personalized running interval workouts. Customize rounds, sprint durations, and recovery periods for high-intensity training. Its simple interface makes it easy to focus on your run and improve performance.

Customizable intervalsHigh-intensity training (HIIT)User-friendly interface
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
free
20
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