Best Interval Timer alternatives: apps like Interval Timer: Tabata Workout

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Interval Timer or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Interval Timer

4.7😊(438 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This interval timer app enhances various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and yoga with intuitive design and customizable timer modes. Create and save custom intervals, track calorie expenditure, and sync settings across devices, including Apple Watch.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and straightforward
  • πŸ‘ Very practical and customizable
  • πŸ‘ Great for HIIT and Tabata
  • πŸ‘ Clear design and easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Good value, no subscription
  • πŸ‘ Works as expected
  • πŸ‘ Versatile for various workouts
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive and functional

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”‹ Drains battery
  • 🎢 Music playback interrupted
  • ⚠️ Ads interrupt timers
  • πŸ”Š Weak or non-functional sound/haptics
  • πŸ”„ Forced updates
  • 🧭 Back button change on Apple Watch
Workout Timer Interval & HIIT#2

Workout Timer Interval & HIIT by Simon Jansen

Tabata, Boxing & Custom Rounds
4.5😐(146 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers customizable interval timers for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. Track your progress, enjoy background music, and switch between light and dark modes to enhance your fitness routine.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸ’‘ Powerful yet simple
  • πŸš€ Efficient for interval training
  • πŸ‘ Good for bodyweight exercises
  • ❀️ Helps with fitness goals
  • πŸ‘ No flashy but functional
  • πŸ‘ Works well
  • πŸ‘ Good app
  • πŸ‘ Free version is functional
  • πŸ‘ No nonsense
  • πŸ‘ Attended my needs
  • πŸ‘ Simple and fundamental
  • πŸ‘ Actually free
  • πŸ‘ Love the privacy
  • πŸ‘ Good exercise timer

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› App stops in background
  • πŸ› Timer resets when phone sleeps
  • πŸ› Work/Rest options not accurate
  • πŸ› No benefit to paid version
  • πŸ› Cannot change interval times for multiple rounds
  • πŸ› App stops when phone goes to sleep
  • πŸ› Free version unreliable
  • πŸ› App dies in foreground
  • πŸ› Watch app only works in foreground
  • πŸ› No different times for paid version
  • πŸ› Can't hear countdowns with music
  • πŸ› Bait and switch advertising
  • πŸ› Nothing fits on screen
  • πŸ› Doesn't persist in background
  • πŸ› Voice volume too low
  • πŸ› Stops when leaving app
  • πŸ› Needs connection for a timer
  • πŸ› Unauthorized purchase
  • πŸ› Max rest time of 2 minutes
  • πŸ› Cannot set long work intervals
  • πŸ› Paid version not premium
  • πŸ› Limited flexibility
  • πŸ› Update broke purchase history
Tabata Timer Training#3

Tabata Timer Training by Thang Nguyen

The Ultra Intense Training
Worth Considering
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.5(87 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity workouts. It supports background operation and offers voice and sound navigation to guide you through your training sessions. Manage your timers and track your progress with ease.

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This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and running Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and tracks your workout history and statistics. Customize your intervals with an intuitive drag-and-drop system.

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This app provides a flexible interval timer for high-intensity training. Customize workout cycles, rest periods, and receive color, voice, and sound navigation cues. It runs in the background and offers a built-in music player.

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This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

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Create and manage custom interval training workouts with an integrated timer. Design workouts with specific actions, colors, names, and durations. Suitable for personal training or individual fitness routines.

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This interval timer helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities like HIIT, tabata, and strength training. It offers customizable settings for timers, repetitions, and series, with audible and visual cues to guide your workouts.

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