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Best Work Rest Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our work rest timer list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Work Rest Timer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Interval Timer ++Interval Timer ++Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
3Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesSep 2026
4Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesSep 2026
5Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
6Simple Workout Interval TimerSimple Workout Interval TimerFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Loops – Interval Workout TimerLoops – Interval Workout TimerFree1.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8RestBeat: Gym Rest TimerRestBeat: Gym Rest TimerFree——NoJul 2026

Top Picks for Work Rest Timer

Interval Timer ++#1

Interval Timer ++ by Sunny Studio

HIIT & circuit workout timer
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Straightforward interval timer functionality
  • 💡 Customizable timers and workouts
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases required

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent sound and volume issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with timer functionality and data sync
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when running in background
  • 🚫 Limited customization options for timers and workouts
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
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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
  • 👍 Provides visual and audio cues
  • 👍 Saves workout routines

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Incompatible with other apps
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#3

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(86K 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
  • 👍 Helpful voice prompts
  • 👍 Plays well with music apps

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
  • 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

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FAQ about Work Rest Timer

What are the best work rest timer apps for iPhone?
Interval Timer ++ tops our work rest timer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top work rest timer apps we rank are free to download, including Interval Timer ++ and Interval Timer - Tabata Timer.
Interval Timer ++ shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ work rest timer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Interval Timer ++ is an award-winning application designed to help users manage their high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit workouts. It allows for easy setup of work, rest, and repeat intervals, supports both iPhone and Apple Watch, and offers features like background notifications and music integration.
Key features include customizable workout durations (2 seconds to 8 minutes), rest durations (0 seconds to 8 minutes), and repeat cycles. It also offers multiple timers for quick access, workout history tracking in a calendar view, HealthKit integration for steps data, and the ability to play music in the background.

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