Comparison

Tabata Timer Training vs Mantra Meditation Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Tabata Timer Training

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.

Highlights
  • Flexible and advanced timer
  • Customizable timers with cycles and sets
  • Background and screen-locked operation
  • Color, voice, and sound navigation
  • Built-in music player
  • Multiple themes
  • Manage training data
Features
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Tabata interval training is the single most effective type of high intensity interval training, it's also the most intense by far, and surprisingly it's the shortest in duration: only lasts for four minutes... but those four minutes produce remarkable effects. According to the Japanese founder, Professor Izumi Tabata, one of his four-minute sessions is equal to an hour of jogging, an hour of moderate cycling, two hours of walking, an hour of Zumba or two hours of yoga. What’s not to like? Quite a lot, actually. The idea is to increase your heart rate to its maximum by “going completely mental” for 240 seconds. This is supposed to give you both aerobic and anaerobic benefits (both cardio and muscle workout). But we’re talking about four minutes of pain. The full Tabata program is four minutes long. It will probably be the longest four minutes of your life. If you are going to try it, we would recommend going light with the weights until you find your range, there’s a good chance you will underestimate this workout and be begging people around you to help you off the floor. Tabata intervals follow this structure: Push hard for 20 seconds Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat this eight times. The secret of this effective is in your sprint interval. You have to go all out, so do as many reps as you can in 20 seconds, put it down for 10, then pick it up again and go hell for another 20 seconds.... Our customers around the world: しょっかんっ: とても使いやすくシンプル!継続して筋トレしてます! Uscana82: E ótimo simples mas completo Rofl클: 심플하고 좋음 Now, let's focus on your exercises and we handle the rest Run in foreground, background and screen locked, Tabata Timer allows you to specify an overall time as well as program Cycles, Warm Up time, Train/Rest interval and Cool down time. + Flexible and Advanced Timer + Clean, simple and easy to use (There is no learning curve here) + Customize your own timer with some taps + Fully customized timers with a complex of cycles and sets, + Run in the background, foreground, screen locked + Color, Voice and Sound Navigations (Customizable) + Built in Music Player (in sync with iOS Music Player) + Multiple themes to select + Manage your timers and data of training (you can edit and even delete unwanted time data) + Create your own alarms right in the app + Work on iPhone, iPad and iPod (Universal) + And a lot more features will be added in over time. How to use this app: There is no user manual here! -> Download it -> tap on play button -> you will see -> It’s super easy

About

Mantra Meditation Timer

Features
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MENTRA MEDITATION TIMER - Your Path to Mindfulness Experience the power of structured mentra meditation with our beautifully designed 3-phase timer. Whether you're a beginner or experienced meditator, our app guides you through each session with gentle gong transitions and stunning visual themes. WHY MEDITATION TIMER? STRUCTURED 3-PHASE APPROACH Your meditation unfolds naturally through three distinct phases: - Warm-up: Ease into silence and prepare your mind (5 minutes) - Main Practice: Deep meditation (5-90 minutes, you choose) - Cool-down: Gently return to awareness (5 minutes) Phase indicators keep you oriented without breaking your focus. GENTLE GONG TRANSITIONS A beautiful gong sound marks each phase transition, guiding you smoothly through your practice without jarring interruptions. BEAUTIFUL MEDITATION THEMES Choose from 5 gorgeous themes that create the perfect atmosphere: - Glowing Sun - Warm golden radiance - Forest - Natural green serenity - Water - Calming blue tranquillity - Cafe - Cosy pastel comfort - Christmas - Festive seasonal joy Each theme transforms your entire meditation experience with carefully crafted colours and ambience. CUSTOMIZABLE TIMER Select your ideal meditation duration from 5 to 90 minutes. Whether you have a few minutes or a full hour, we've got you covered. The recommended 20-minute session is perfect for building a daily practice. ZERO DISTRACTIONS - Do Not Disturb Mode: Minimizes all notifications during meditation - Prevent Screen Sleep: Keeps your device awake throughout your session - No ads, no interruptions, no subscriptions! - Clean, focused interface designed for peace APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Track your meditation journey with seamless Apple Health sync. Every session counts toward your wellness goals. GENTLE REMINDERS Set up notifications to maintain your daily practice. We'll gently remind you without being pushy. PERFECT FOR: - Daily meditation practice or mantra meditation - Stress relief and anxiety management - Better sleep preparation - Focus and concentration training - Mindfulness beginners - Experienced meditators - Yoga and breathing exercises - Spiritual practice WHY CHOOSE US? SIMPLE: No complex features to distract you. Just pure meditation. BEAUTIFUL: Gorgeous themes that inspire calm and focus. EFFECTIVE: Structured approach proven to build consistent habits. PRIVATE: Your meditation practice stays yours. No tracking, no sharing. COMPLETE: Everything you need, nothing you don't. BUILD A DAILY PRACTICE Consistency is key to meditation success. Our structured approach makes it easy to build and maintain a daily practice. Start with just 10 or 20 minutes and gradually increase as your practice deepens. SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS Regular meditation reduces stress, improves focus, enhances emotional well-being, promotes better sleep, and increases overall life satisfaction. Our 3-phase structure helps you experience these benefits more effectively. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY Join thousands of meditators around the world, who have transformed their lives with our simple, beautiful mantra meditation timer. Your path to inner peace and mindfulness begins with a single session. Download now and experience the difference a structured, distraction-free mantra meditation practice can make. Namaste!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer Training4 screens
Mantra Meditation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabata Timer Training at Free against Mantra Meditation Timer's $5.99. Mantra Meditation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tabata Timer Training is free to download; Mantra Meditation Timer costs $5.99 up front. Tabata Timer Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mantra Meditation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer Training ships an update every 5 months, Mantra Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer Training versus Mantra Meditation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer TrainingMantra Meditation Timer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.5 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenNikita Yampolski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tabata Timer Training

One-time1
  • Go Pro$4.99
None

Mantra Meditation Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer Training free?
Tabata Timer Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mantra Meditation Timer free?
Mantra Meditation Timer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer Training or Mantra Meditation Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer Training shows ads; Mantra Meditation Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer Training or Mantra Meditation Timer?
Tabata Timer Training ships an update every 5 months, and Mantra Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer Training was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mantra Meditation Timer on October 1, 2026.

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