# Tabata Timer □ vs Timeline

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer □ at monthly against Timeline's every 22 months. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 9) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Timeline's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timeline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Timeline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Timeline every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-interval-timer/id1234080761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Fly Your Vision B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022537687) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer □

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock One Workout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Timeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-interval-timer/id1234080761)

This app provides a highly customizable interval timer for various activities, including fitness, exercise, and productivity. Create and manage timer sequences with intuitive gestures, utilize ready-made templates, and share your routines with others. Enjoy spoken prompts and motivational messages to stay on track.

**Highlights:** Flexible interval timer design, Intuitive gesture-based timer creation, Ready-made schemes and templates, Manage and arrange timers by category, Share timers with friends or clients, Spoken timers and motivational messages, Continuous alarm option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeline Interval Timer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timeline free?

Timeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Timeline?

Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Timeline averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or Timeline have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Timeline shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Timeline every 22 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 4, 2026 and Timeline on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*