Comparison

HIIT & Tabata 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

HIIT & Tabata

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It offers professionally designed routines, custom interval creation, and progress tracking, making fitness accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • HIIT and Tabata interval timer
  • Professionally designed workouts
  • Customizable intervals
  • Progress tracking
  • Boxing games
  • Run tracker
  • Video classes
Features
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--- HIIT & Tabata – Train anytime, anywhere --- This app will empower you to do your HIIT workout better than before, track your time, sets, and cycles. Work out at the beach, during your lunch breaks, at the gym, in parks, or even at home. Make every second count with workouts prepared by our team of professionals. Exercise anytime, anywhere. Crush your fitness goals with HIIT & Tabata, combining boxing games, run tracker, and run games. Train anywhere with fun boxing games, track every move using the run tracker, and boost cardio through exciting run games. Boxing games keep you challenged, the run tracker monitors progress, and run games add variety. Make workouts engaging with boxing games, stay on target with the run tracker, and enjoy the thrill of run games every day. HIIT & Tabata help you take your workouts anywhere. Choose from professionally designed routines or create your custom intervals. Track time, sets, and cycles with a precise, easy-to-read timer. --- Fast, effective workouts in your pocket --- Train at home, in the gym, at the park, or even during a quick break at work. Follow guided instructions and video classes for proper form and better results. Adjust work and rest periods to suit your fitness level. Sync your progress with Apple Health for a complete view of your activity. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes, it supports building strength, boosting endurance, and staying motivated. Each workout is structured to maximize your time, allowing you to focus on performance and achieve measurable results. *** Your HIIT training partner *** HIIT & Tabata is simple to use, delivers powerful results, and is always ready to support your training whenever you need it. We also offer the option to record your workouts on the Apple Health App if you allow us to do so by using HealthKit. ------------------------------ SUBSCRIPTIONS: The download of HIIT & Tabata is free. Get all available workouts within the app as part of the monthly subscription. If you opt for the subscription, you pay the fixed price for your country, which is displayed in the app. The subscription will be renewed automatically if it is not canceled within at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes account will be charged for each new term within 24 hours prior to the expiration of the current subscription. The current term of In-App subscriptions cannot be canceled. You can disable the automatic renewal via the iTunes account settings at any time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terms of Service: https://zipoapps.com/hiittabataios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/hiittabataios/privacy

About

Tabata Timer □

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout intervals
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Audio guidance
  • Background music support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Load previous workout settings
Features
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A Tabata workout timer that is simple, clear, and beautiful. 1. Drag to set your rounds, rest, work, etc 2. Tap to workout. While the app is ultra-simple to use, we didn't skip any necessary features: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Audio guides you through the workout, so you don't have to be looking at the screen. ∙ You can leave the app and still listen to the audio guides, in order to follow a workout you found online. ∙ History and statistics pages to review your previous workouts. ∙ You can even load the settings from any previous workout! If you have any questions or suggestions, simply tap "Contact Support' and tell us! We'll try to include your idea in our next update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

Screenshots

HIIT & Tabata4 screens
Tabata Timer □4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tabata Timer □ at freemium against HIIT & Tabata's subscription. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. HIIT & Tabata sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HIIT & Tabata's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer □ monthly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIIT & Tabata versus Tabata Timer □: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT & TabataTabata Timer □
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsFloat Tech, LLC

Customer experience

HIIT & Tabata

All ratings1,065 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral13.4%
Negative36.4%

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,452 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

HIIT & Tabata

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Excellent functionality
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🔥 Best HIIT timer

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Battery drain issue
  • 🐛 Crashing/buggy
  • 🔊 Annoying cheer sound effect
  • 💰 Excessive charges

Tabata Timer □

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Efficient workout timer

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Timer issues (pausing, resetting)
  • 🔊 Volume balance problems (music vs. voice)
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features

Bugs and requests

HIIT & Tabata

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer resets unexpectedly
  • Workout data not syncing
  • Watch app not functioning properly
  • Restore purchases not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom interval times
  • Sync with Apple Watch/Health
  • Integrate with own music library
  • Add reps tracking

Tabata Timer □

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stopping unexpectedly when phone is locked or app is backgrounded
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between exercises or rounds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and reuse custom workout settings
  • Option to disable voice instructions and use only audio cues
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables
  • More advanced analytics and workout tracking

In-app purchases

12 purchases

HIIT & Tabata

Subscriptions11
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • H&T Master One$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • H&T Master Three7 Days trial$17.493 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • H&T Master Six7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • H&T Pro$19.99
6 purchases

Tabata Timer □

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Unlock One Workout$0.99
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
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  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99

Questions

Is HIIT & Tabata free?
HIIT & Tabata 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, HIIT & Tabata or Tabata Timer □?
Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. HIIT & Tabata averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 from 10K ratings.
Do HIIT & Tabata or Tabata Timer □ have ads?
HIIT & Tabata shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT & Tabata or Tabata Timer □?
HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer □ monthly. Most recently, HIIT & Tabata was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tabata Timer □ on October 3, 2026.

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