Comparison

iTabata Timer! vs Gym Tymr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTabata Timer!

This interval timer is designed for Tabata training enthusiasts. Customize exercise duration, rest periods, and repetitions for your high-intensity workouts. It's a universal app compatible with both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise intervals
  • Customizable rest intervals
  • Adjustable repeat times
  • Adjustable preparation time
  • Universal iPhone and iPad support
Features
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What Is Tabata Training? Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training that follows a specific format: * 20 seconds of a very high intensity exercise (e.g., sprints) * 10 seconds of rest * Repeat 8 times for a total of 4 minutes Our application - iTabata Timer is a universal (both iPhone and iPad) features packed interval timer for people who follow the Tabata training method. You can set exercise interval, rest interval, repeat times and preparing time with iTabata Timer. Thank you and good luck in your training time!

About

Gym Tymr

This app provides a customizable interval training timer for various workouts. It offers multiple modes, built-in presets, and the ability to create custom timers. Track your workout history and enjoy offline functionality with sound alerts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Built-in workout presets (Tabata, HIIT)
  • Create custom timers
  • Sound alerts
  • Workout history and stats
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Take control of your workouts with Gym Tymr — a sleek, customizable timer built for real training. Whether you're timing a plank or running HIIT intervals, Gym Tymr keeps you on track and in sync. Key Features: Three Modes in a Simple and Focused UI: Choose Stopwatch, Countdown, or Interval Timer for custom workouts Built-In Workout Presets: Try ready-made presets like Tabata, EMOM, HIIT, Sprint, and more. Custom Timers, Your Way: Edit presets or build your own intervals with custom names and durations. Favorites & Quick Access: Save your go-to presets for fast selection. Sound Alerts & Music Compatibility: Stay on track with optional sound cues and play music in the background. Workout History and Stats: View your total time and completed workouts. Privacy First: No ads. No subscriptions. Timer data is stored locally on your device. No data collection. Always Offline: Tymr works offline without needing a network or internet connection.

Screenshots

iTabata Timer!4 screens
Gym Tymr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iTabata Timer! at 3 against Gym Tymr's 1. iTabata Timer! also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iTabata Timer! versus Gym Tymr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTabata Timer!Gym Tymr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Nguyen VietSound Meridian LLC

Customer experience

iTabata Timer!

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gym Tymr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iTabata Timer!

No in-app purchases

None

Gym Tymr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTabata Timer! free?
iTabata Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Tymr free?
Gym Tymr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTabata Timer! or Gym Tymr have ads?
Neither iTabata Timer! nor Gym Tymr shows ads.

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