Comparison

HIIT & Tabata vs Interval 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

Interval Timer

This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Set number of sets and rounds
  • Background operation support
  • Music playback compatibility
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)
Features
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts

Screenshots

HIIT & Tabata4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Interval Timer at free with in-app purchases against HIIT & Tabata's subscription. Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). HIIT & Tabata's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 250). On price, rating, ads 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. HIIT & Tabata sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Interval 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

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HIIT & Tabata's written reviews are positive against 84% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIIT & Tabata versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT & TabataInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews84.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better250
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsYosyp Hameliak

Customer experience

HIIT & Tabata

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

Interval Timer

All ratings250 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.4%

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

Interval Timer

From 250 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient for workouts
  • 💰 One-time purchase option
  • ✨ Clean and uncluttered design
  • 💪 Great for various training types

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Lack of customizable sounds
  • 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
  • ⚠️ App pauses when phone is locked
  • 🗣️ Voice can be monotonous
  • 🔄 Inconsistent sound notifications

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

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App pauses when phone is locked
  • Sound notifications are inconsistent
  • App doesn't run in background
  • Watch app not opening or syncing
  • In-app purchase issues
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  • Timer not counting when phone is locked
  • Voice/sound stops during exercises
  • Incorrect number of sets displayed
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option for different/upbeat voice
  • Ability to reorder saved timers
  • Larger font size option
  • Vibrate option
  • Naming individual sets/exercises
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  • Audio configuration for set completion
  • Syncing workouts with health apps
  • Option to keep app running when phone is locked
  • Customizable warm-up per saved timer
  • Option for giant font size for numbers
  • Ability to move saved timers
  • More sound options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HIIT & Tabata

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • H&T Master One$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • 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 trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • H&T Pro$19.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is HIIT & Tabata free?
HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HIIT & Tabata or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. HIIT & Tabata averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 250 ratings.
Do HIIT & Tabata or Interval Timer have ads?
Both HIIT & Tabata and Interval Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT & Tabata or Interval Timer?
HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, HIIT & Tabata was updated on November 2, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 3, 2026.

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