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Head-to-head

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Timer Plus

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Tie
Timer Plus 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer offers robust functionality for interval training, but its aggressive paywall after a single free use makes Timer Plus a more viable option for users seeking a genuinely free or transparently priced timer.

Full reviews: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer · Timer Plus

Both Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Timer Plus are highly-rated interval timer apps, but Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer faces significant user backlash due to its restrictive free tier. While praised for its ease of use and customization, many users feel misled by its 'Free + IAP' description, as most features are locked behind a subscription after just one workout. Timer Plus, lacking specific negative reviews provided, appears to offer a more straightforward user experience regarding its pricing model.

Head to head

Features edge: Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerR2R8R14R24
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer Users appreciate Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer for its simplicity, effectiveness, and customization options, allowing them to set up and change workout timings easily R2R8R14R32. It's praised for clear countdowns, audio cues, and the ability to name exercises and track rounds R2R24R34. Some users, however, wished for the ability to name and save multiple workouts and noted the lack of Apple Watch integration R34.
Timer Plus No specific reviews were provided for Timer Plus regarding its features, making a direct comparison difficult.
Ease of Use edge: Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerR2R18R24R32
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is frequently lauded for being simple, easy to set up, and user-friendly R2R18R24. Users find it straightforward to customize and program workouts R32. However, one user reported significant difficulty getting past the initial setup, rendering the app unusable for them .
Timer Plus No specific reviews were provided for Timer Plus regarding its ease of use, making a direct comparison difficult.
Reliability edge: Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerR1R20R38R40
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer Many users found Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer to work perfectly and reliably for their workouts R20R38R40. However, one user explicitly stated the timer 'doesn't work as it should' R1.
Timer Plus No specific reviews were provided for Timer Plus regarding its reliability, making a direct comparison difficult.
Price/Value edge: Timer PlusR3R5R9R10
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer faces overwhelming criticism for its pricing model, with many users feeling misled by its 'Free + IAP' description R3R5R9. Users report that the app allows only one free workout, or a few days of use, before requiring a subscription R9R13R17. The subscription cost is perceived as exorbitant for a timer, with mentions of £3/month or a £20 one-off payment R15R17. This has led to many users deleting the app despite appreciating its functionality R9R13. A few users initially believed it was genuinely free R10.
Timer Plus No specific reviews were provided for Timer Plus regarding its price or value, making a direct comparison difficult. Given the lack of negative feedback on pricing, it can be inferred that its 'Free + IAP' model is either more generous or transparent.
Support tie
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer No specific reviews were provided for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer regarding its customer support.
Timer Plus No specific reviews were provided for Timer Plus regarding its customer support.
Pick Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer if

You are looking for a highly customizable and easy-to-use interval timer for HIIT workouts and are willing to pay a subscription or one-off fee after a single trial use R2R8R14R32.

Pick Timer Plus if

You are seeking an interval timer with a more transparent or generous free tier, as Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's paywall is a significant point of contention for many users R3R9R13.

Evidence note: The evidence for Timer Plus is extremely thin, as no specific user reviews were provided. The comparison relies heavily on the detailed feedback for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer, particularly its pricing model. The 'edge' for Timer Plus on price/value is inferred from the absence of negative reviews on this topic, contrasting sharply with the explicit complaints about App A.

Frequently asked

Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer truly free?
No, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is not truly free; it allows only one workout, or a few days of use, before requiring a subscription or a one-off payment, which users report can be £3 per month or £20 for a one-off purchase R9R13R15R17.
What features does Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer offer?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer offers simple and effective workout timing for HIIT and rest, clear countdowns with audio, easy setup and customization of timings, the ability to name exercises, and tracking of exercises and rounds R2R8R14R24.
Does Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer work with Apple Watch?
No, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer does not currently have Apple Watch integration, meaning users need to use their phone at the gym R34.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Simple but effective: So easy to set up or change the workout timings for HIIT/rest. Really clear to see the countdowns or with audio.
  2. [R8] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Spot on: Exactly what I needed for that extra push and organisation
  3. [R14] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Cool app: Just what I was looking for in an interval timer. Simple and effective.
  4. [R24] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Simple app great for home routines: Use it for finishing routine at home after the gym. Really simple to use. Can name your exercises & it has voice playback, so you don’t need to keep checking your phone to remember which exercise is next
  5. [R18] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Brilliant: So easy to use, excellent got the job done … highly recommend
  6. [R32] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Easily customised: Easily customised and simple to use, clear to set up and programme
  7. [R1] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB Timer: Timer doesn’t work as it should!
  8. [R20] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Workout: Works perfectly
  9. [R38] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Excellent workout aide: A great app to help to keep track of timing interval exercises and motivate you to keep to time.
  10. [R40] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Happy with the app: Oh wow this has made workout extremely easy . Thank you to the developers
  11. [R3] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB You have to pay: If it’s a compulsory subscription service, just say this!
  12. [R5] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB Paywalled: Not a free app, all use aside from your first session is locked behind a paywall.
  13. [R9] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB No free usage after first workout: The fact that this app only lets you do a single workout for free, then forces the premium model on you is a real disappointment. After the first workout they also pop up the review panel which is misleading since most users wouldn’t be caught by the paywall at that point. The app functionality is great but be prepared to pay for it or uninstall 🤷
  14. [R10] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Brilliant: Exactly what I wanted, and it’s free!!
  15. [R13] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB Would not recommend: I downloaded this app because I just wanted a simple timer to use for my workouts, the description says there is an “optional” premium pass but I used this yesterday for the first time and had a good experience so today I went back to use it again but I cannot even use the app unless I pay not even the basic timer, I will be deleting this app as it is useless now. It’s such a
  16. [R15] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB Why is this a subscription?: I know the answer.. people will pay it. Ridiculous to have a £3p/m subscription for a timer. Would happily pay a few quid for it as a one off.
  17. [R17] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 1/5 · GB You can only use it once then you have to pay.: It will charge you £20 as a one off payment.
  18. [R34] Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 5/5 · GB Shame no have on Apple Watch: Is definitely the best one for sure. And I having been using lots of this apps. It is clear. You can keep track of exercise and rounds as u are doing. Simple design and no faff of adding thing you don’t need. However, you can’t use on Apple Watch. So if you are at the gym, u need to use your phone. Which is annoying. Shame.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store