# HangTight - Hangboard Timer

> HangTight - Hangboard Timer. Get stronger fingers for climbing!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtonapps.hangtight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtonapps.hangtight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newtonapps.hangtight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Software Overflow
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 14,741
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (368 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-20
- **First published:** 2015-11-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 8.25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newtonapps.hangtight)
- **Website:** [https://softwareoverflow.github.io](https://softwareoverflow.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/software-overflow/hangtight-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/software-overflow/hangtight-privacy-policy)

## Description

HangTight - Hangboard Timer is a straightforward app designed to help climbers enhance finger strength through repeaters workouts. Tailored for all climbing styles including bouldering, sport, and trad climbing, it allows users to quickly create, customize, and save personalized hangboard interval training sessions. Features include vibration and sound notifications, plus light/dark themes to suit your preferences.

Whether you're a seasoned climber or aiming to improve your grip power, HangTight simplifies hangboard training so you can focus on increasing strength effectively. Please note, hangboard training is not recommended for beginners and should be done with proper warm-up to avoid injury. For feedback or questions, contact SoftwareOverflow@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #487,397 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.newtonapps.hangtight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate HangTight for its simple, user-friendly design, allowing easy creation and editing of custom hangboard workouts without subscriptions or intrusive permissions. It effectively supports interval timing and workout consistency. However, users repeatedly mention issues with audio notifications being either too quiet or harsh, intrusive ads disrupting sessions, and missing features like distinct sounds for different timers and session chaining. Some also experience app glitches and loss of progress when multitasking, indicating room for improvement in stability and user experience.

### Pros

- Simple and intuitive interface that is easy to use and set up customized workouts.
- Allows creation and saving of custom hangboard routines with editing capabilities.
- No ads or unnecessary permissions, and no subscription required in the basic version.
- Works well for interval timing and improves workout honesty and effectiveness.
- Ability to use the app while running other apps in the background after updates.

### Cons

- Audio feedback is insufficient; sounds are too quiet or dull, with the end-of-workout tone being too loud or unpleasant.
- Advertisements interrupt workout flow, causing user frustration and difficulty returning to the session.
- Lack of certain features like different sounds for rest and recovery, chaining workouts automatically, and naming or labeling sets.
- App may reset or lose progress if user switches away during rest periods.
- Some technical glitches after updates such as disappearance from home screen, default sound settings changed, and ad screens blocking usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newtonapps.hangtight)