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 interval training timer provides a highly customizable experience for various workout styles, including Tabata. It features a voice assistant, saved workout lists, and music ducking for an enhanced training session.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-button start
  • Customizable interval times
  • Voice assistant with interval descriptions
  • Music volume ducking
  • Saved workout lists
  • Multiple display modes (Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch, Intervals)
Features
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Special timer for interval training. This Interval Tabata Timer offers: • Very intuitive interface. After installing this timer you need to press one button to start a tabata workout with classic settings. • Ability to set up prepare, work, rest, rest between sets, cool down time, number of cycles and sets. • Intervals can be configured individually. With this interval training timer you can create any interval workout with any sequence of intervals. • Voice assistant with text-to-speech. • Add descriptions to intervals that will be displayed on the timer screen and will be voiced. • Bright and nice colors. • Ability to lower the volume in your music player while playing the timer sounds (ducking). • List of your saved workouts. • NEW! Quick workout - setup your workout with fast and ease. The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol. - Rounds. - Stopwatch. - Intervals. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds It's time to train, good luck! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMzBsd_mSO69xuzkpOKljPPtxRMWMTzt2iGs6wJIhik

Screenshots

HIIT & Tabata4 screens
Tabata Timer ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tabata Timer · at free with in-app purchases against HIIT & Tabata's subscription. Tabata Timer · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). HIIT & Tabata's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 10 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HIIT & Tabata against 4.7 for Tabata Timer ·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of HIIT & Tabata's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tabata Timer ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer · every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HIIT & Tabata versus Tabata Timer ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT & TabataTabata Timer ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.

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 ratings1,503 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative21.0%

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 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Keeps you focused
  • 🔍 Customizable workouts
  • 🔊 Helpful voice cues
  • 💡 Versatile for various exercises

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes or skips counting
  • 🔕 Annoying review requests
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Cuts off music playback
  • 📱 Confusing UI changes

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

3 issues
  • Timer not accurately tracking workout duration
  • Workouts disappearing after setup
  • Inability to use app without subscription

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reorder exercises and rounds
  • Integration with fitness trackers
  • More voice options
  • Calorie tracking
  • Workout history and progress 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
Show 8 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Tabata Timer ·

Subscriptions4
  • Intervals | PRO version$1.991 Month
  • Intervals | PRO version$4.991 Month
  • Intervals - PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Intervals - PRO7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Treat "Cappuccino"$1.99
  • Treat "Mocaccino"$2.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$10.99
Show 3 more
  • Intervals | PRO version$13.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$34.99

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 ·?
HIIT & Tabata and Tabata Timer · are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 1.5K ratings respectively.
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 · every 6 weeks. Most recently, HIIT & Tabata was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tabata Timer · on October 11, 2026.

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