# Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer — user reviews > 472 indexed App Store user reviews of Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer by SIMPLETOUCH LLC, rated 4.90/5 from 17,619 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-pro-hiit-interval-timer/id346432063/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-pro-hiit-interval-timer/id346432063.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16,039 · 4★ 1,115 · 3★ 188 · 2★ 56 · 1★ 221 ## What do users think of Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Simple and effective - 🔒 Reliable timer - 👍 Easy to use interface - 💡 Customizable settings - 👍 Good for HIIT and Tabata workouts - 👍 Integrates with music - 👍 Useful for home and gym workouts **Cons** - 🐛 Freezes or crashes on newer devices - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔒 Subscription model issues for existing users - 👎 Forced upgrades and inability to use previous paid version **Commonly reported bugs** - Music playback issues - Timer inaccuracies or premature completion - Inability to restore previous purchases **Most requested features** - Ability to name and save custom timers - Apple Watch integration - More sound/voice options - Total workout time display - Halfway point alerts during intervals ## Newest reviews (10 of 472) ### 4/5 — Great App *2025-12-11, version 3.15.1* Loving the app so far. Easy to use and great Apple Watch integration. One request to make it 5 stars…please add run in background for Apple Watch Ultra 3. The timer doesn’t change unless I turn my wrist to face me and I noticed other Tabata apps have this feature. ### 3/5 — Count down sets to finish *2025-11-14, version 3.15.1* Your screen should show how many sets you programed and how many are left as go through your work out that way you know whats left to set records and how close you are to finish your workout ### 2/5 — Ok *2025-04-19, version 3.14.9* Tabat timer works fine. However, the app will not let me play music while the app is running. ### 2/5 — Not as reliable as it once was *2025-03-22* I’ve used this app for over 10 years now. I paid for it and b fire it was always reliable. Now it will work when it wants to. I checked to see if there was an update and there isn’t as far as I can see. I’m down to one device that it will work on. Hopefully there will be an update soon to restore all of its functions. Other than recently it’s a great app ### 5/5 — 1 and done *2025-03-14* Been using this app since 2011/2012 best Tabata timer there is. No need to look for another one. ### 2/5 — grand father current users at 9.99 lifetime *2025-03-04, version 3.14.8* Bought this app in 2020 and used it weekly. Loved it!! Recently, they changed to an annual subscription, but didn’t grand father existing users. I’ll find another app ### 1/5 — Unable to use without paying *2025-01-05* I purchased the app and used it for ages without problem. Now I cannot do anything without paying for a subscription. Have deleted and will get a different one. ### 1/5 — Restore purchase *2024-12-19, version 3.14.6* Previously purchased the app via my Samsung phone but not a manner of transferring it to an Apple device ### 5/5 — The Best Tabata App *2024-12-07* I have been using and recommending Tabata Pro Tabata Timer for more than 10 years now! Before HIIT was mainstream popular. The app has evolved… its part of my and my fitness families life ❤️ ### 5/5 — Just right *2024-12-03, version 3.14.6* What else do you need? Simple and effective! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not Hiit *2026-05-13, version 3.15.1* I’ve used a website on safari 10 times more useful. No naming not even multiple workouts on this weird app. Btw the safari website didn’t even have adds. Search workout timer and it’s the top one. ### 1/5 — App screwed me *2026-01-23, version 3.15.1* I paid for this app, and now it is not reliable on Apple Watch 10, keeps crashing, and not saving any part of the work out. Tried to resolve through tech support, and it did not answer my inquiry. Why would I pay a subscription when it can’t live up to its promise when I paid them money. There are better and more reliable apps out there. ### 1/5 — Again - Forcing Paid Users to Upgrade *2025-09-21, version 3.15.0* This is a repeat issue for me, and it has been a terrible experience. The developers continue to pressure paid users of the app to switch to a subscription plan by introducing obstacles. This time, they've made it so that users must go through six screens to decline the upgrade, and the option to say no is deceptively hidden at the bottom of the screen. Apple should take action against the developer. ### 1/5 — Battery Drain *2025-08-11, version 3.14.9* Ho installato l’app per darle un’occhiata e credo sia molto valida, semblice e funzionale. Il giorno seguente, tre ore dopo essermi svegliato, mi trovo l’iPhone con il 20% di batteria. Vado a vedere cosa avrebbe consumato così tanto e scopro che la causa è questa app per apparenti attività in background. ### 1/5 — Suddenly no longer works trying to force paid version upgrade *2025-08-08, version 3.14.9* F these guys ### 1/5 — Not functioning/no communication *2025-05-27, version 3.14.9* Timer has no fast fwd or back button even though it’s supposed to. It glitches, I had a 30/10 set and in the 2nd round suddenly stopped giving me 10 sec between work then started again. All the time random glitching. Wrote in to company. I got nothing back. This is a total rip off. ### 1/5 — Only a free trial *2025-05-17, version 3.14.9* Another scam that pulls you in and then wants you to pay extra for service ### 1/5 — App just crashes *2025-04-26* App used to work fine u til the developers decided to get greedy and push everyone to a exorbitant subscription. Now app just crashes after the start countdown. The developers should be ashamed but they’ve probably gouged enough money from their loyal customer base and moved on to some other rip off app to scam other unsuspecting users. **Developer response:** Can you please report the issue to me through support so I can track down the crash and fix it, Thanks Amber. ### 1/5 — Forcing paid users to upgrade *2025-02-04, version 3.14.8* I’m a paid customer who paid for the Pro version when the app was available for a one-time purchase. The current version of the app is unusable because it keeps asking me to upgrade to a subscription plan for the Pro version, which I already have. I have switched to another app. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2025-01-19, version 3.14.8* Purchased this app years ago and now it requires an upgrade. I can no longer use it properly without subscribing. :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The Best *2026-05-27, version 3.15.1* Simple Tool ### 5/5 — Best App! *2026-05-16, version 3.15.1* It’s Tabata-go-down! This app is a HIIT, as long as you don’t quit. Laugh at the pain, and everything else will be gain. ### 5/5 — Perfection *2025-12-22, version 3.15.1* Perfect for timing wk outs and Tabatas. Essential tool for getting back in shape! ### 5/5 — 👍👍👍 *2025-12-08* 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — Best timer *2025-08-19, version 3.14.9* I have used many Tabata timers and this one really is the best. Very easy to change time function, etc. easy to follow and keeps me motivated! ### 5/5 — Better *2025-07-30, version 3.14.9* It’s better now that the subscription pop ups and upgrade button are gone. From my paid for app ### 5/5 — Best app on the market *2025-06-26, version 3.14.9* Have been using this app for 20 years. As a Taekwondo combat sport Olympian, Tabatha Pro has been an essential item in my gym bag along with my jump rope that I have used to prepare for major World and Olympic level events. ### 5/5 — Very simple *2025-06-04* Changing settings is very easy to do. Great app ### 5/5 — Great *2025-05-11, version 3.14.9* Excellent app. 🙌 ### 5/5 — Keeps me on track! *2025-04-25, version 3.14.9* A helpful tool whether it’s a HIIT WorkoutSession or Raja Yoga Experience. Keeps my mind focused on task not time. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*