# Tabata Timer □ vs Disposable Timer+

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer □ at 4.9 against Disposable Timer+'s 4.2. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Disposable Timer+ 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Disposable Timer+ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Disposable Timer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disposable-timer-plus/id1491661491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) |

## 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


### Disposable Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disposable-timer-plus/id1491661491)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various daily tasks. This app allows you to create, label, and reuse timers with customizable durations and gentle or funny alarms. It runs in the background, freeing you to use other applications while keeping track of your timed activities.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously, Create, label, and reuse custom timers, Timers run in the background, Repeat timers up to 100 times, Gentle and funny alarm options, Sleek and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Disposable Timer+ free?

Disposable Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Disposable Timer+?

Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Disposable Timer+ averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or Disposable Timer+ have ads?

Disposable Timer+ shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Disposable Timer+ every 10 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Disposable Timer+ on August 18, 2026.

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