Best Work Rest Timer Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our work rest timer list covers 238+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Work Rest Timer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Interval Timer ++Interval Timer ++Free4.8★ (15K)YesYesJul 2026
2Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (85K)NoYesJul 2026
3타이머 플러스 - 운동 타이머타이머 플러스 - 운동 타이머Free4.8★ (59K)YesYesJul 2026
4Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesJul 2026
5Repeat Timer: Interval RemindRepeat Timer: Interval RemindFree4.5★ (7.3K)NoYesJul 2026
6Workouts+ HIIT Interval TimerWorkouts+ HIIT Interval TimerFree4.7★ (2.1K)NoNoJul 2026
7Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
8Next Up - Interval TimerNext Up - Interval TimerFree4.7★ (2.8K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Work Rest Timer

Interval Timer ++#1

Interval Timer ++ by Rong Liu

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
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#2

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

Minuteur intervalle
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(85K 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
타이머 플러스 - 운동 타이머#3

타이머 플러스 - 운동 타이머 by ArGames

가정, 체육관에서의 피트니스 훈련
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(59K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music volume issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts

More Work Rest Timer apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Workouts+ HIIT Interval Timer
Programmable gym workout timer
Free

Design custom workout routines with integrated music, voice cues, or audio beeps. This app helps serious fitness enthusiasts track their progress without needing to constantly check a screen or notes. It offers pre-loaded exercise plans for various popular workouts.

Create custom workout routinesIntegrate music with workoutsVoice cues and audio beeps
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Next Up - Interval Timer
Next Up - Interval Timer
Next Up - Interval Timer
Customizable interval timer
Free

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds)Detailed and full-screen display modesPortrait and landscape orientation support
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
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
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
$7.99

This interval timer app is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit training workouts. It features a large, color-coded display, customizable interval names, and background operation. It also integrates with Apple Health to track your fitness data.

Full screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingSpeaks interval names and provides warnings
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
paid
12
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
13
Interval Timer Pro
Interval Timer Pro
Interval Timer Pro
Timing for HIIT Training
$2.99

This app helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities. It offers customizable intervals, runs in the background, and allows you to play music during workouts. Save your settings and share your progress.

Customizable sets and intervalsBackground operationMusic playback
💪 Health & Fitness
(594)
free
14
Be Focused Pro - Focus Timer
Be Focused Pro - Focus Timer
Be Focused Pro - Focus Timer
Focus timer for work and study
$19.99

This app helps you stay focused and productive by breaking down tasks into timed intervals with short breaks. It offers task management, customizable timers, progress tracking, and cross-device synchronization. Achieve your goals with structured work sessions.

Task creation and managementCustomizable work and break intervalsProgress tracking and reports
📊 Productivity
(3K)
ad-supported
15
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
16
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
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Use for fitness,workout,study
Free

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

Full-screen digital timerFlip animation for time visualizationCountdown timer
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer
FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer
FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer
Productivity|for Work & Study
Free

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

Minimalist Pomodoro timerReal-time iCloud SyncProductivity charts and insights
📊 Productivity
(7.2K)
freemium
20
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

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 July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top work rest timer apps we rank are free to download, including Interval Timer ++ and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer.
Interval Timer ++ shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 238+ work rest timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.