Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

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

Head to head
About

Tabata Timer □

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout intervals
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Audio guidance
  • Background music support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Load previous workout settings
Features
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A Tabata workout timer that is simple, clear, and beautiful. 1. Drag to set your rounds, rest, work, etc 2. Tap to workout. While the app is ultra-simple to use, we didn't skip any necessary features: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Audio guides you through the workout, so you don't have to be looking at the screen. ∙ You can leave the app and still listen to the audio guides, in order to follow a workout you found online. ∙ History and statistics pages to review your previous workouts. ∙ You can even load the settings from any previous workout! If you have any questions or suggestions, simply tap "Contact Support' and tell us! We'll try to include your idea in our next update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

About

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

This app offers a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program based on the Tabata method. It provides pre-set workout plans for various body parts and fat burning, along with the ability to create custom routines. Track your progress with detailed statistics and a calorie counter.

Highlights
  • Tabata HIIT interval training
  • Pre-set and custom workout plans
  • Adjustable gym timer
  • Interval timer with music
  • Calorie counter
  • Detailed statistics
  • Sync with Apple Health
Features
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A 4-minute workout that replaces 1 hour of fitness training. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds Training plans: • Abs Workout • Buttocks and Thigh • Lower Body • Upper Body • Fat Burning • Ideal Body + You can create a custom tabata workout! Features: • Adjustable gym timer • Interval timer with music • Flexible workout schedule • Reminders won't let you miss your workout • Calorie counter • Detailed statistics • Interface is simple and easy-to-understand • Sync with Apple Health • Choose your color theme It's time to train! Help us translate into your language: http://translate.axiomrun.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiomrun

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata HIIT. Interval Training at 93% against Tabata Timer □'s 71%. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.5K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training sells 5 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

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Tabata HIIT. Interval Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Tabata HIIT. Interval Training every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Tabata HIIT. Interval Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Tabata HIIT. Interval Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better1.5K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCAxiom Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,452 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

All ratings1,539 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,130 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

Tabata Timer □

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Efficient workout timer

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Timer issues (pausing, resetting)
  • 🔊 Volume balance problems (music vs. voice)
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great developer
  • 👍 Systematic and simple workouts
  • 👍 Motivating and helpful for reaching fitness goals
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable workouts
  • 👍 Effective for home/on-the-go workouts

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some users feel the free version is too limited
  • 🤔 A few users found the workouts to be not worth paying for
  • 🤔 Occasional complaints about the app being too robotic or lacking in personality

Bugs and requests

Tabata Timer □

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stopping unexpectedly when phone is locked or app is backgrounded
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between exercises or rounds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and reuse custom workout settings
  • Option to disable voice instructions and use only audio cues
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables
  • More advanced analytics and workout tracking

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some issues with the app's audio volume and integration with music
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users

Requested features

6 requests
  • More advanced or customizable workout options
  • Additional exercises and workout routines
  • Ability to connect to music libraries
  • More detailed workout tracking and progress monitoring
  • Halfway point voice cues during workouts
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  • End-of-workout congratulatory messages

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tabata Timer □

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Unlock One Workout$0.99
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
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  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
5 purchases

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version$1.991 Month
  • Full Version$4.996 Months
One-time3
  • Full Version$1.99
  • Full Version$4.99
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata HIIT. Interval Training free?
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training?
Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tabata HIIT. Interval Training averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Tabata HIIT. Interval Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training on September 30, 2026.

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