Comparison

HIIT & Tabata vs Hi 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

Hi Timer

Create and customize your own interval workouts with this intuitive timer app. Features include quick start templates, advanced customization, voice cues, and background operation. Seamlessly integrate with your music and save workouts to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Quick start templates (Tabata)
  • Drag & drop interface
  • Voice and sound cues
  • Background operation
  • Music integration
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Hi Timer, Your Personal Interval Training Companion Hi Timer makes it effortless to create and customise your own interval workouts. Whether you’re jumping into a quick Tabata session or building advanced routines like Circuits and Combinations, Hi Timer gives you the tools to stay on track and motivated. Hi Timer is designed to be simple enough for quick sessions, yet powerful enough to handle the most complex training routines. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, powerful customization options, and seamless background performance, Hi Timer helps you focus on your workout, not your phone. Featuring: - Quick Start Templates – Get moving right away with popular HIIT formats like Tabata. - Advanced Customisation – Build Circuits, Combinations, or fully custom routines with unlimited flexibility. - Drag & Drop Simplicity – Reorder intervals and sub-timers with ease. - Voice & Sound Cues – Interval names read aloud via text-to-speech, so you never need to glance at your screen. - Works in the Background – Keep your timer running with the screen locked or while using other apps. - Music Integration – Play your own tracks from Apple Music, your library, or other apps alongside your workout. - Smart Sounds – Choose start sounds, halfway alerts, and custom audio cues for every interval. - Cloud Sync & Sharing – Access your timers across devices or share them instantly with friends via a simple link. - HealthKit Integration – Save your completed workouts to Apple Health. This app is for timing only and does not provide medical or fitness advice. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program. This app contains optional in-app purchases that grant full access to unlimited timers and workouts, and the ability to share timers between devices. You may be offered a free trial for the Premium subscription. After the free trial period, if offered, the subscription automatically renews with the price and duration given above unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Removing the app doesn’t automatically cancel the subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HIIT & Tabata4 screens
Hi Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hi Timer at 100% against HIIT & Tabata's 50%. Hi Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). HIIT & Tabata's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). 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 Hi Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hi Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT & Tabata has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Hi Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIIT & Tabata versus Hi Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT & TabataHi Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZipoAppsSophie Payne

Customer experience

HIIT & Tabata

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

Hi Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hi Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Hi Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Hi Timer Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Hi Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • HiTimer Forever$6.99

Questions

Is HIIT & Tabata free?
HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hi Timer free?
Hi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HIIT & Tabata or Hi Timer?
Hi Timer is rated higher. HIIT & Tabata averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hi Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HIIT & Tabata or Hi Timer have ads?
HIIT & Tabata shows ads; Hi Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, HIIT & Tabata or Hi Timer?
HIIT & Tabata ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hi Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, HIIT & Tabata was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hi Timer on October 24, 2026.

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