HIIT & Tabata vs Tabata Timer □
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HIIT and Tabata interval timer
- Professionally designed workouts
- Customizable intervals
- Progress tracking
- Boxing games
- Run tracker
- Video classes
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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
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.
- Customizable workout intervals
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Audio guidance
- Background music support
- Workout history and statistics
- Load previous workout settings
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer □ monthly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HIIT & Tabata | Tabata Timer □ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipoApps | Float Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
HIIT & Tabata
Tabata Timer □
User reviews
HIIT & Tabata
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
HIIT & Tabata
- 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
- H&T Pro$19.99
Tabata Timer □
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlock One Workout$0.99
- Lifetime Pass$14.99
- Lifetime Pass$19.99
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- Premium Forever Promo$29.99
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