HIIT Builder vs interval timer apps
An interval timer tells you when to start and stop. HIIT Builder does that too, but also tells you what to do, shows how to do it, and what's coming next.
At a glance
| HIIT Builder | Plain interval timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Work / rest / rounds | Yes | Yes |
| Beeps & countdown | Yes | Yes |
| Names the current and next move | Yes | Some, if you type them in |
| Shows how to do the move | Animated figure | No |
| Plans a workout for you | Yes | No |
| Install | None | App store |
| Runs with the screen locked | No, it keeps the screen on instead | Often yes |
"Typical" describes what's common, not any one product. Check an app's own pricing page for specifics.
When a plain timer is enough
If you already know your workout by heart, or you're timing something like sprints or a bike, a plain timer with a lock-screen notification does the job. HIIT Builder is built for the case where you want the workout planned for you and the moves on screen.
Use it as a plain timer anyway
You can. Open the timer, set work and rest, and type your own moves, one per line, under "Timer settings & workout as text".
Questions
- Is there a free interval timer with no ads?
- Yes. The HIIT Builder timer is free, ad-free and runs in your browser.