Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Smart Workout Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tabata Timer □

This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and tracking Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and historical data to help users follow their fitness routines effectively.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for setting workout parameters
  • Audio guidance for hands-free workout following
  • Background music playback from other apps
  • Workout history and statistics tracking
  • Ability to load previous workout settings
  • Customizable rounds, rest, and work intervals
Features
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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 work out. ∙ 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 offers an optional auto-renewable subscription, Premium Pass (monthly), and a one-time Lifetime Pass. Premium Pass starts with a 1-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews automatically every month at the price shown in the app until you cancel. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase or, with a free trial, when the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Apple Account settings. Cancelling stops the next renewal, and Premium stays active until the end of the period you've paid for. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

About

Smart Workout Counter

Create and track custom workout routines with this intuitive timer. It automatically guides you through your exercises, counting sets or time, and allows for easy navigation between sessions. Enjoy background music and choose from various voice cues to enhance your training experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Automatic counting of sets/time
  • Workout flow visualization
  • Pause and navigate sessions
  • Background music support
  • Multiple voice cues
Features
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Customize your own workout plan and get your training coach for free! 'Smart Workout Counter' is the simplest workout tracker. Don't be disturbed while training your body. If you set up your workout routines, the app will automatically count and tell you! Just set up routines and get your free Workout Counter. > Features You can customize your own workout routines - lengths, repetition, set It doesn't matter which sports you prefer - Home training, yoga, pilates and all other sports lovers can set up their own routines The app will cue you according to the set up routines - lengths, number of repetitions, etc. > Set up workout lists Customize various routines you like and Use it anywhere - at home, at the gym or even in the park. You don't need to remember all those complex routines by yourself! The app will remember for you. > Workout The app will count you the number of sets or time of the session. Also you can enjoy background music while you workout. Whenever you want, you can check the whole workout flow at the bottom. You can pause or move on to the next/previous session Repeat is also available. > Other There are 4 types of voices and background music.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Smart Workout Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer □ at none against Smart Workout Counter's shown. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 9). Smart Workout Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer □ against 4.9 for Smart Workout Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 11K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Smart Workout Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Workout Counter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Smart Workout Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Smart Workout Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews87.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCJEONGSIM CHOI

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,555 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews815 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.3%

Smart Workout Counter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

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

Smart Workout Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tabata Timer □

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Unlock One Workout$0.99
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
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  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
1 purchases

Smart Workout Counter

One-time1
  • Premium Version$0.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Workout Counter free?
Smart Workout Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Smart Workout Counter?
Smart Workout Counter is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Smart Workout Counter averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Smart Workout Counter have ads?
Smart Workout Counter shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Smart Workout Counter?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Workout Counter every 3 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Smart Workout Counter on November 3, 2026.

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