# Tabata Trainer — user reviews > 40 indexed App Store user reviews of Tabata Trainer by Rigo Rigo, rated 4.50/5 from 94 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-trainer/id424938495/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-trainer/id424938495.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 70 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (11 of 40) ### 4/5 — Almost a great timer *2021-03-02, version 4.5* It’s easy to use. I love that I can add my own exercises. My only wish is that it was more customizable. Each exercise must be the same length after you decide that length. ### 4/5 — Great App! *2020-06-12, version 4.5* I love to build my own routines and I love that the voice commands keep me on track even while playing music. Would just want a share routine option so that I can share with my husband and other friends who use the app! ### 4/5 — Simple *2019-05-09, version 4.3* A good simple timer, could be great with a few tweaks, but I like that it isn’t overly complicated. ### 4/5 — Good but could be great *2018-03-04, version 4.3* Love the timer. One problem though: when listening to music with headphones the interval sound seems really low and at times I will miss the signal to rest. Can you add a volume adjustment for the interval sounds? ### 4/5 — Simple, customisable, effective app. *2018-01-25, version 4.3* Everything that’s in the title. This app is straight forward, and a great tool for working out when you’re short on time or equipment. ### 3/5 — Needs adjustable times for different exercises *2015-03-11, version 3.1* It's a great app but when doing intervals this app assumes you use the same time for each exercise which makes this app three stars. I typically do three minutes of one exercise and then two minutes of another. This app doesn't allow for this. Also I want zero rest time but the app forces you to use one second as the minimum rest time. ### 4/5 — The Best but could improve a bit. *2015-02-11, version 3.1* Hands down this is the best interval training app for the gym. Easy to see when you put it down in front of you. Could use some additional customization options though such as being able to delete/edit/rename the preinstalled timer sets. Then it would be 5stars easily. ### 4/5 — Basic but very effective, good for travel *2014-07-03, version 3.0* I like the simplicity of the app which makes it easy to use and stay on track with exercise while traveling. Nine routines are varied enough to combine if you need something longer and you can see your history. ### 4/5 — Recent updates are excellent *2014-02-19, version 3.0* Great app for training on the road or around study/work. Recent update has made it even more useful, especially the ability to enter new exercises and the sequencing. Recommended. ### 2/5 — Very limited *2013-10-18, version 2.2* If you're looking for a timer that is as flexible as the high intensity interval training method, this is NOT it. It gives you specific workouts with timers. What if I don't want to do squats and lunges, etc.? I would like to find a timer with various preset intervals that can be used for any exercise where you can run your iTunes music in the background. Does anyone know of such an app?? I've tried a lot of them to no avail. ### 4/5 — Good app! *2013-10-15, version 2.2* Like that you can use this app while playing your own choice of music. Also, great that you can customize your routines and add exercises. Would like stop and go voice markers at each cycle, but have been told that is on its way! One that is here, I will rank it as a 5! The ability to vary the lengths of the tabatas would be nice to have some day, too. But for the straight up 20/10 tabatas, this was the best I have found. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Deceiving *2023-10-17, version 4.5* They don’t even show the exercice. No music. So basic that I would’ve not payed for that if I knew. ### 1/5 — Terrible. *2019-12-17, version 4.5* Waste of 1.99. Doesn’t actually show you any exercises. Just a timer ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2019-01-11, version 4.3* Just a green screen with a timer. Nothing else ### 1/5 — Not Good *2018-11-13, version 4.3* No sound prompts. Poor routines. Overall not useful for me. ### 1/5 — Pointless *2018-09-22, version 4.3* Maybe I’ve totally missed the point with this app, but it doesn’t actually demonstrate the exercises. So if you don’t know what a “frogger” or a “windshield wiper” it’s pointless. Just use your clock. ### 1/5 — Tabata trainer *2014-02-06, version 3.0* Could be a hell of a lot better. It doesn't tell you what routine is coming up next, which when you have several workouts saved, isn't helpful. You have to keep pausing the workout to set your self up with the next routine if you get caught out. And that feature would be so easy to add. Just had the latest update, be warned, it will wipe out all your history and any saved and personalised routines you've set up. I so wish I'd written them down with a pen and paper ! You have to start again, completely. It also wants to push everything on to Facebook, you'd think it was sponsored by them. ### 1/5 — Big issue *2013-05-22, version 2.0* The timer function works fine but it never moves on to the next exercise. I don't think I'm supposed to do burpees straight trough. Oh we'll. that needs to be fixed. Also it would be nice to change time intervals from 20/10 to 50/10. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Too simple and doesn't work *2013-05-15, version 2.0* Can't adjust the time, doesn't go to the next exercise, sound is ugly, needs a lot of work. Not worth the money. Keep trying. ### 1/5 — Awful *2012-11-23, version 2.0* This thing is so basic an egg timer would work just as well. ### 2/5 — No visual cues *2019-06-25, version 4.3* No visual cues! Only good for people who know what they are doing already. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2025-07-29, version 4.6* Great all around strength training workout! I like changing things up and Tabata is fantastic to add to my week! ### 5/5 — Does what I need. *2016-08-01, version 3.1* Good app easy to use. Recommend ### 5/5 — Awesome *2015-01-28, version 3.1* Great app!! So happy I downloaded this. Luv it!! ### 5/5 — Simple, easy to use *2014-03-10, version 3.0* Great app. Makes tabata training so simple. Easy to use. Use it all the time. Recommend it for anyone interested in Tabata. ### 5/5 — New version is SOLID/SIMPLE. Great Tabata trainer. *2014-02-18, version 3.0* I updated to the newest version (you can see I gave a past version a low rating). The new version is graphically easy to track, intuitive, customizable as far as excercises and number of sets, and lets you program quickly and get down to working out. I was pleasantly surprised that the developer emailed me back immediately about my past concerns, addressed them in the update, and notified me they'd been fixed. I'd anticipate strong customer service going forward. ### 5/5 — This rules! *2014-02-06, version 3.0* My favorite training app! Use it and never look elsewhere. And terrific developer support! I love it! ### 5/5 — Great Tabata App *2013-08-22, version 2.2* Love this App - i can play my own music or listen to music from another App while doing tabata training. I can program 9 of my own sets or use the ones preprogrammed. Countdown to alert start/finish of each set. Only downfall is u can't lock the phone & continue using. Otherwise great ### 5/5 — Buy it! Not just a stopwatch, but a trainer too :-) *2013-08-15, version 2.2* I looked at loads of tabata timers and they were ok, but this is streets ahead because it gives you program Suggestions. If it had warm up/cool down time and the option to add your own exercises, it would be perfect! ### 5/5 — Great tool *2013-08-14, version 2.2* Simple and easy to use, and very effective. After trying a binch of different apps, I've settled on this and 100 Push Ups as providing the 20% of functionality that you need to get 80+% of the results. Keep it simple! ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2013-07-26, version 2.2* I like how simple it is and I can make my own routines. Music works from phone too, awesome. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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