Comparison

Fitness Workout Timer vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

Fitness Workout Timer

This interval timer helps users manage various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, and strength training. It features large, easy-to-read text, customizable sound alerts, and progress tracking for workouts and body measurements. A free BMI calculator is also included.

Highlights
  • Interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, Rope Skipping
  • Easy-to-read large text display
  • Customizable sound effects for workout states
  • Free BMI calculator and body measurement tracker
  • Daily workout and weight progress records
  • Pro version with ad removal and backup features
Features
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Fitness Workout Timer is a complete Interval Timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, Rope Skipping, Abs, Butt, Core, Cardio Workouts and others fitness workouts which designed to help all workout lover to having their workout more easily. Start your workout today with the companion of Fitness Workouts Timer. Workouts for a better self! This super hit fitness workouts timer is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! It is available in English, 中文简体,中文繁體. APP Features: • Easy read BIG text for your convenient. • Simple and nice layout design interface to make you comfortable. • Colorful layout changing make more fun for your workout. • Easy control Timer Setting. • Free BMI Calculator and records for you to know well your body. • A friendly record of your daily workout and weight for you to know well your workout progress. • Sound effects for you to know more easily the current state of workout for instance preparation for workout, workout start, rest and done. • Variety of sound effects for you to choose as the indication for different state of workout. • Weight, BMI, Body Fat Percentage & Skeletal Muscle Mass Tracker. • Body Measurement Tracker (Chest, Waist, Hips) • Customize Timer State Name • Pro Version In App Purchase with features - Permanent Advertisements Removal - Import & Export Backup - Customize Voice Alert Enjoy your workout, cheers! By downloading the app you are agreeing to our terms of service and privacy policy which can found at :- Privacy policy : www.zinitt.com/privacy/ Terms of service : www.zinitt.com/terms/ Lastly, a sincere “THANK YOU” for everyone who has enjoy Fitness Workout Timer! Like us on Facebook or following us on Twitter or official website for the latest update or more exciting App! Facebook : www.facebook.com/zinitt Twitter : www.twitter.com/zinitt Website : www.zinitt.com

About

Tabata Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fitness Workout Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer at every 10 days against Fitness Workout Timer's every 3 months. Tabata Timer also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 8). Fitness Workout Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Fitness Workout Timer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 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 — 4.9 for Fitness Workout Timer against 4.9 for Tabata Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Fitness Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitness Workout Timer ships an update every 3 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fitness Workout Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitness Workout TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)4.9 (9.2K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better98.3% of reviews
Number of ratings89.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZinittOleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

Fitness Workout Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,707 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Bugs and requests

Fitness Workout Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tabata Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Occasional freezing or restarting of device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
  • Option to add exercise images or videos
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Customizable sounds and alerts
  • Workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fitness Workout Timer

One-time10
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2021$1.99
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2023$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
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  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Pro Version + Snack$3.99
  • Pro Version 2021$4.99
  • Pro Version + Coffee$5.99
  • Buy Me A Meal$7.99
  • Pro Version 2023$8.99
  • Pro Version + Meal$10.99
5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
Show 1 more
  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Fitness Workout Timer free?
Fitness Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fitness Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?
Fitness Workout Timer and Tabata Timer are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 9.2K ratings respectively.
Do Fitness Workout Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Both Fitness Workout Timer and Tabata Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitness Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?
Fitness Workout Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Fitness Workout Timer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 1, 2026.

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