# Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Tabata Timer

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer and Tabata Timer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (86K vs 9.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer against 4.9 for Tabata Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer has 86K ratings behind it against 9.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-timer/id1124297113)

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest.  Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily.  Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Workout and rest timers, Voice or beep guides, Background audio support, Workout history and statistics, Repeat previous workouts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- 🐛 Lack of final workout notification

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and name custom workouts
- More flexibility in exercise/rest time settings
- Option to adjust volume of voice prompts


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, HIIT and Tabata training support, Adjustable work and rest times, Set and cycle configuration, Interval naming, Background operation, Voice cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
- 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
- 🎵 Plays music in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
- Option to add exercise images or videos
- Sync workouts across devices
- Customizable sounds and alerts
- Workout history and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer 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, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Tabata Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Tabata Timer?

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 24, 2026.

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