Best Lifting Timer Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best lifting timer apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 229+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Lifting 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😊(83K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind#2

Repeat Timer: Interval Remind by Applorium Ltd

Multitimer Alarm Clock
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(7.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan#3

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan by Stronglifts Limited

Barbell Strength Training Plan
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(76K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app guides you through a proven barbell strength training program with no guesswork. It plans every exercise, set, and weight for you, allowing you to focus on lifting and see consistent progress. Ideal for beginners or those returning to strength training.

What We Love

  • 💪 Effective strength-building program
  • 📈 Tracks progress and helps with consistency
  • 🤖 Automatic weight progression and plate calculation
  • ⏱️ Convenient timer and rest period tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for some
  • 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

More Lifting Timer apps to explore

4
Top Set Timer
Top Set Timer
Top Set Timer
Rest timer for weight lifting
Free

This workout timer helps you manage rest and intervals for strength training. It offers flexible modes for self-paced sets, HIIT, and EMOM, allowing you to focus on your workout without watching the clock. It runs in the background and notifies you when it's time for the next set.

Flexible rest timer for strength setsHIIT and EMOM interval modesBackground operation and notifications
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
5
Velites Workout Interval Timer
Velites Workout Interval Timer
Velites Workout Interval Timer
CrossTraining & TABATA Workout
Free

This interval timer app supports various workout styles like Tabata, HIIT, and EMOM. It offers customizable sound guidance, including music and a coach mode, to keep you motivated during training sessions at home or in the gym.

Supports Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, For Time, and Count Up/Down workoutsCustomizable sound guidance (beeps, songs, coach mode)Compatibility with music streaming apps
💪 Health & Fitness
(109)
ad-supported
6
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
7
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
8
Boxing iTimer Lite
Boxing iTimer Lite
Boxing iTimer Lite
Interval Timer
Free

This interval timer is designed for various sports and training routines, including boxing, HIIT, and yoga. It offers customizable settings, background operation, and music playback, ensuring uninterrupted workouts. The app provides a clear visual status and progress tracking.

Saved presetsCustomizable round ending noticeBackground operation
⚽ Sports
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
SmartGym: Gym & Home Workouts
SmartGym: Gym & Home Workouts
SmartGym: Gym & Home Workouts
HIIT, Home, Gym Weight Lifting
Free

This app offers personalized workout plans for home or gym, adapting to your available equipment and fitness level. It tracks progress, provides feedback, and includes a vast library of exercises with animations. Enjoy features like HIIT support, custom timers, and sharing routines with friends.

AI-powered personalized workout plansAdapts to available equipmentTracks muscle fatigue and progress
💪 Health & Fitness
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Setgraph: Gym Workout Tracker
Setgraph: Gym Workout Tracker
Setgraph: Gym Workout Tracker
Weight Lifting Strength Log
Free

This app helps users plan and track their weightlifting workouts, focusing on progressive overload and personalized strength training. It offers fast logging, detailed analytics, and customization options to help users achieve their fitness goals.

Fast and simple workout loggingPersonalized workout plansPowerful exercise organization
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
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
15
Boxing Round Timer
Boxing Round Timer
Boxing Round Timer
Simple interval timer
Free

This interval timer is designed for boxing and other exercises, offering a simple interface for easy setup. Customize round numbers, round duration, and interval times to suit your workout needs. It automatically pauses for calls or other apps.

Customizable rounds (1-15 or infinity)Adjustable round and interval timesAutomatic pause for calls/other apps
⚽ Sports
(49)
ad-supported
16
Power Focus - Work Break Timer
Power Focus - Work Break Timer
Power Focus - Work Break Timer
Work smarter, work focused.
Free

This app helps you overcome procrastination and boost productivity by breaking down work into manageable timed sessions with scheduled breaks. Track your progress with detailed statistics and enjoy customizable timer lengths and interactive notifications.

Customizable work session timerCustomizable break lengthsDaily & all-time stats
📊 Productivity
(457)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Python PTS - Interval Timer
Python PTS - Interval Timer
Python PTS - Interval Timer
Lift, HIIT, Run & Swim Workout
Free

This advanced fitness app uses haptic and audio cues to keep you aware of workout times without needing to look at a screen. It intelligently adjusts timer speeds to push you harder and integrates with Apple Health to track vital metrics.

Haptic and audio workout timersIntelligent timer speed adjustmentsMultiple difficulty levels
💪 Health & Fitness
(9)
free
19
Gym Rest Timer
Gym Rest Timer
Gym Rest Timer
Activates from lock screen!
Free

This app helps you manage rest periods during workouts without interrupting your flow. It offers multiple modes, including lock screen control and volume gesture activation, to keep your training seamless. You can even use voice commands to start timers.

Lock screen controlNotification modeMedia player mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(46)
free
20
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