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Best Work Rest Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 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 □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesSep 2026
3Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesSep 2026
4Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
5Interval - Simple TimerInterval - Simple TimerFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
6Daily Interval TimerDaily Interval TimerFree——NoJul 2026
7Intervals: Pro TimerIntervals: Pro TimerFree5.0★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
8RestIQ: Gym Rest TimerRestIQ: Gym Rest TimerFree—NoYesAug 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
Interval Timer ++ screenshot 1
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Interval Timer ++ screenshot 6

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

The simple workout timer.
Strong Contender
💪 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
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#3

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by ArGames

Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 1
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 2
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 3
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 4
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer screenshot 5

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
(19K)
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
Daily Interval Timer
Daily Interval Timer
Daily Interval Timer
by Favly Blonk
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Intervals: Pro Timer
Intervals: Pro Timer
Intervals: Pro Timer
Track Work and Rest Intervals
Free

This app helps you manage work and rest periods with customizable timers. It features a visual countdown, interval tracking, and audible alerts to keep you focused and balanced during workouts, study sessions, or tasks.

Customizable work and rest intervalsRound and total time calculationVisual circular timer
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
8
RestIQ: Gym Rest Timer
RestIQ: Gym Rest Timer
RestIQ: Gym Rest Timer
Automatic Workout Timing
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
The WOD Timer
The WOD Timer
The WOD Timer
Simple & ad-free WOD timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
NEN: Focus Timer
NEN: Focus Timer
NEN: Focus Timer
Pomodoro timer for deep work
Free

This app offers a calm Pomodoro-style timer designed for deep work and study sessions. It guides users through focus periods and breaks with a simple, distraction-resistant interface. Track progress, categorize work, and utilize Apple Watch controls for enhanced productivity.

Focus, short break, and long break sessionsClear timer progress and round trackingFocus categories for different work types
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
11
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
by Ferran Espuna
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
work exercise set, intervals
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Murova: Focus Timer
Murova: Focus Timer
Murova: Focus Timer
Pomodoro, breaks & deep work
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Custom HIIT Timer for Workouts
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
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
16
Beep Timer
Beep Timer
Beep Timer
Beep Timer: Interval Workout
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Work : Rest
Work : Rest
Work : Rest
by Finley Davis
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Stopwatch Focus Interval Clock
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
timeR: Interval Timer
timeR: Interval Timer
timeR: Interval Timer
by Spyridon Bousios
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Timer - Countdown memos
Timer - Countdown memos
Timer - Countdown memos
Stopwatch timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

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 □ HIIT 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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