Best Set Timer Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good set timer apps. We benchmark 236+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Set Timer Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesAug 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
3Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
4Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesAug 2026
5Gym Timer-Timer for rest timeGym Timer-Timer for rest timeFree4.5★ (453)NoNoJul 2026
6Tabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerTabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerFree4.9★ (18K)NoYesAug 2026
7Visual Countdown TimerVisual Countdown TimerFree4.6★ (40K)YesYesAug 2026
8Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (59K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Set 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
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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
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
Simple Interval Timer#3

Simple Interval Timer by 0FF

Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.9😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
  • 💰 Actually free, no paywall
  • 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⚙️ Limited customization options
  • 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

More Set Timer apps to explore

4
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Free

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.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Time rest time between sets
Free

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.

Track gym sessionsTime rest periods between setsSmartwatch optimized
⚽ Sports
(453)
free
6
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
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Fun visual timer
Free

This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

Visual countdown from green to redPicture revealed as time elapsesExciting sound and animation reward
📚 Education
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
What's My Set: Workout Timers
What's My Set: Workout Timers
What's My Set: Workout Timers
Accessible set tracking
Free

This app helps you track workout sets and rest periods with customizable timers and audio cues. It offers interval training options like Tabata and EMOM, with a strong focus on accessibility for all users. Log workouts to Apple Health and personalize your experience with various themes.

Set and exercise count trackingCustomizable rest timers with audio cuesTabata and EMOM interval training support
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
freemium
12
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
13
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
14
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Time’s Up! — Visual Timer
Time’s Up! — Visual Timer
Time’s Up! — Visual Timer
Focus timer & countdown clock
Free

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle)Customizable alert sounds and colorsiCloud timer syncing across devices
🔧 Utilities
(405)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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

FAQ about Set Timer

What are the best set timer apps for iPhone?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer tops our set timer apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 86K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top set 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 June 2026.
We track 236+ set timer apps on the iOS App Store as of June 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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