# Tabata Timer □ vs Tabata Songs Plus

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Tabata Songs Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** | [4.6 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-songs-plus/id1331843150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 269 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Tabata Songs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542590734) |

## 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


### Tabata Songs Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-songs-plus/id1331843150)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabata Songs Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Tabata Songs Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock all songs | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music for workouts
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Effective for motivation
- 💡 Good for Tabata enthusiasts
- 🎵 High-quality musical themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔄 Subscription model issues
- 🔒 Lost purchased content after updates
- 💰 Unclear pricing and multiple payments
- ⏳ Fixed timer settings (20/10)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Purchased content lost after update
- Unlocked songs stop after 20 seconds
- Paid songs unavailable on new devices
- Extra songs won't unlock

**Requested features**

- Customizable timer settings (work/rest times)
- Ability to queue multiple songs
- Pause and resume functionality
- Playlist creation
- Add new music regularly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Tabata Songs Plus free?

Tabata Songs Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Tabata Songs Plus?

Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tabata Songs Plus averages 4.6 from 269 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or Tabata Songs Plus have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Tabata Songs Plus shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Tabata Songs Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tabata Songs Plus on September 21, 2026.

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