Tabata Timer □ vs Tabata Songs Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable workout intervals
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Audio guidance
- Background music support
- Workout history and statistics
- Load previous workout settings
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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
Tabata Songs Plus
Access a vast library of music and workouts designed for high-intensity interval training. Stream content early, create custom playlists, and enjoy ad-free viewing of exclusive videos. Includes a free tabata timer and Apple Watch integration for comprehensive fitness tracking.
- Exclusive music and workout catalog
- Create custom playlists
- Early access to content
- Ad-free video viewing
- Free tabata timers
- Apple Watch integration
- Filter workouts by duration, equipment, and trainer
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"All of our Music, Timers & Workouts in one place!" -Tabata Songs. TABATA SONGS PLUS provides easy access to our massive (and constantly growing) catalog of Music and Workouts. Now you can stream content before it is available, access the entire Tabata Songs music & video collection + timers and even create your own Playlists! FREE TABATA TIMERS ▷ Available to all ▷ Set to music PREMIUM CONTENT ▷ Available only to Tabata Songs Plus members▷ Music ▷ Workouts ▷ Special Features WORKOUTS ▷ Exclusive Workouts & Programs ▷ Filter workouts by Duration, Equipment & Trainer ▷ Watch our YouTube content ad-free ▷ Watch our YouTube content before released on YouTube MUSIC ▷ Early Access to Unreleased Songs ▷ Tabata Songs Playlists ▷ Filter Music by Genre ▷ 150+ Tabata Songs ▷ Classic Songs ▷ Current Pop Songs ▷ Tabata Songs Original Songs ▷ Curated Playlists ▷ Create Your Own Playlist! FREE TABATA TIMER Just looking for a tabata-timer? Choose from one of our many timers and use for free! All follow-along videos feature our visual tabata timer. WHAT IS TABATA? ▷ 4 Minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) ▷ 20 Seconds of Work ▷ 10 Seconds of Rest ▷ 8 Intervals Tabata Songs includes a Fitness Tracker for Apple Watch: ▷ APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION: - Use your Watch as a Remote: Play, stop, & rewind videos without interrupting workouts - Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Health app (Healthkit) to track workouts, duration, calories burned, heart rate, and active energy. - You choose the data you want stored, and you can change it anytime in the Health app. - Workouts contribute to your daily goals. View stats and share your activity. - View heart rate/calories burned on your watch & video player. - Monitor Stats during workouts. Created by musicians, Tabata Songs offers music specifically for the 4 minute Tabata Workout Protocol (20 seconds Work, 10 seconds Rest, x8 rounds). Each song coaches the listener through the workout, telling the listener when to GO and when to STOP. This app provides full-access to the ever-expanding Tabata Songs music and workout catalog. We offer auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://plus.tabatasongs.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://plus.tabatasongs.com/pages/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Tabata Timer □ at freemium against Tabata Songs Plus's subscription. Tabata Timer □ also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Tabata Songs Plus's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata Songs Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 269, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Tabata Songs Plus's.
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Tabata Songs Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer □ | Tabata Songs Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10K ratings) — better | 4.6 (269 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 46.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 269 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Float Tech, LLC | Tabata Songs, LLC |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Songs Plus
User reviews
Tabata Timer □
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat 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 Songs Plus
From 269 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Great music for workouts
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Effective for motivation
- 💡 Good for Tabata enthusiasts
- 🎵 High-quality musical themes
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔄 Subscription model issues
- 🔒 Lost purchased content after updates
- 💰 Unclear pricing and multiple payments
- ⏳ Fixed timer settings (20/10)
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 Songs Plus
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes
- Purchased content lost after update
- Unlocked songs stop after 20 seconds
- Paid songs unavailable on new devices
- Extra songs won't unlock
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- App not working after update to 'plus'
Requested features
9 requests- Customizable timer settings (work/rest times)
- Ability to queue multiple songs
- Pause and resume functionality
- Playlist creation
- Add new music regularly
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- Include specific songs (e.g., 7-minute workout song)
- AirPlay functionality
- Fix issues with unlocking paid content
- Option to pay a higher one-time fee instead of subscription
In-app purchases
Tabata Timer □
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlock One Workout$0.99
- Lifetime Pass$14.99
- Lifetime Pass$19.99
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- Premium Forever Promo$29.99
Tabata Songs Plus
- Tabata Songs Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Tabata Songs Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Unlock all songs$4.99
Questions
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