Best Running Interval Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the running interval timer category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Running Interval Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesAug 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesAug 2026
3RUN interval - Running TimerRUN interval - Running TimerFree4.7★ (980)NoYesJul 2026
4Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (4.2K)YesYesAug 2026
5Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
6Intervals Pro: HIIT TimerIntervals Pro: HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
7Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (23K)NoYesAug 2026
8Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Running Interval Timer

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#1

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(86K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 1
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 2
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 3
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 4
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer screenshot 5

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
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😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 1
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 2
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 3
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 4
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 5
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer screenshot 6

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
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
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 1
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 2
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 3
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 4
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 5
RUN interval - Running Timer screenshot 6

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 Running Interval 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
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
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
(14K)
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
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
9
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Fitness Training at Home, 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
(59K)
ad-supported
10
Running Interval Timer HIIT
Running Interval Timer HIIT
Running Interval Timer HIIT
Custom Tracker Sprint Workouts
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Interval Timer
Interval Timer
Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

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.

Customizable interval settingsVoice assistant with text-to-speechMusic ducking for audio integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.4K)
subscription
12
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
(74K)
free with in-app purchases
13
TimerChain - Interval Timer
TimerChain - Interval Timer
TimerChain - Interval Timer
Sequential Timer Chains
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
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
(18)
free
15
Interval Timer with graph
Interval Timer with graph
Interval Timer with graph
by TAKUMI TATEISHI
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
16
OnTrack Interval Timer
OnTrack Interval Timer
OnTrack Interval Timer
Interval Timer for Track Run
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Super Simple Interval Timer
Super Simple Interval Timer
Super Simple Interval Timer
by Robin Borjesson
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Beep It - interval timer
Beep It - interval timer
Beep It - interval timer
Easy to user interval timer
$0.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Multi Timer & Interval Timer
Timer for different purposes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Daily Interval Timer
Daily Interval Timer
Daily Interval Timer
by Favly Blonk
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Running Interval Timer

What are the best running interval timer apps for iPhone?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer tops our running interval timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 86K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top running interval timer apps we rank are free to download, including Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Interval Timer - Tabata Timer.
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ running interval timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a simple and beautiful interval timer designed for workouts. You can customize intervals for exercise, rest, and rounds, and then start your workout with audio cues. It also provides detailed history and statistics to track your progress.
You can set up custom intervals by dragging to adjust settings for your workout, rest periods, and the number of rounds. Once configured, simply tap to start your session.

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