# Tabata Timer □ vs i

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer □ at none against i's shown. Tabata Timer □ also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). i's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer □ against 5.0 for i. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 38% of i's.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, i every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-timer-interval-timer-app/id1441245127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer □

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

This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and tracking Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and historical workout data. Users can customize workout parameters with ease.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout rounds and intervals, Audio guidance for workouts, Music app integration, Workout history and statistics, Load previous workout settings, Simple drag-and-tap interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-timer-interval-timer-app/id1441245127)

This interval timer app allows for customizable repeat and interval settings. It includes features to measure elapsed time after stopping, mute functionality, and a skip option to advance timers.

**Highlights:** Repeat timer function, Interval time settings, Elapsed time measurement, Mute function, Skip timer function

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full_version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is i free?

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

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

i is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while i averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or i have ads?

i shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, and i every 9 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on November 1, 2026 and i on October 26, 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.*