Comparison

Total Interval Timer vs Ultimate tabata workout timer

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

Head to head
About

Total Interval Timer

This app provides customizable interval timers for various workout types like HIIT and Tabata. It allows users to create their own interval sequences, play music during workouts, and track exercise history. The app supports all iOS devices and continues to run with the screen locked.

Highlights
  • HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training templates
  • Custom interval creation
  • Background operation with screen locked
  • Music playback integration
  • Workout tracking and history
  • Multiple display orientations
Features
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***Simple and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. Key Features: - Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training and more. - Custom timers to create any intervals imaginable. - Support all devices iPhones and iPads. - Continue to run even when screen is locked. - Play your song or playlist during your workout. - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter. - Multiple orientations with difference display. - Multiple background color. - Tracking your exercises and display by week and month.

About

Ultimate tabata workout timer

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. It allows users to focus on their exercises without needing to constantly check the time, with options for music playback and saving workout data.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Focus on workouts
  • Music playback
  • Save workout activities
  • Phone and watch compatibility
Features
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Tabata timer allows you to focus on your workouts while going through your exercises. You can use the application on your phone or watch, listen to the music while exercising and save your workout activities in Health app.

Screenshots

Total Interval Timer4 screens
Ultimate tabata workout timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate tabata workout timer at none against Total Interval Timer's shown. Ultimate tabata workout timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months). Total Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Total Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ultimate tabata workout timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Total Interval Timer against 5.0 for Ultimate tabata workout timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Interval Timer ships an update every 37 months, Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Total Interval Timer versus Ultimate tabata workout timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Interval TimerUltimate tabata workout timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuy PhanAlexandr Peancovschi

Customer experience

Total Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ultimate tabata workout timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Total Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Buy Pro Version$2.99
1 purchases

Ultimate tabata workout timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited workouts$0.99

Questions

Is Total Interval Timer free?
Total Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate tabata workout timer free?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total Interval Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
Total Interval Timer and Ultimate tabata workout timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Total Interval Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer have ads?
Total Interval Timer shows ads; Ultimate tabata workout timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Total Interval Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
Total Interval Timer ships an update every 37 months, and Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. Most recently, Total Interval Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ultimate tabata workout timer on November 3, 2026.

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