# Tabata Timer □ vs Hi Timer

Tabata Timer □ and Hi Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hi Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hi Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Hi Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K 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 100% of Hi Timer's.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Hi Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Hi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-timer-interval-timer-hiit/id1642170838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Sophie Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642170840) |

## 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


### Hi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-timer-interval-timer-hiit/id1642170838)

Create and customize your own interval workouts with this intuitive timer app. Features include quick start templates, advanced customization, voice cues, and background operation. Seamlessly integrate with your music and save workouts to Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval workouts, Quick start templates (Tabata), Drag & drop interface, Voice and sound cues, Background operation, Music integration, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi Timer Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Hi Timer Premium Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| HiTimer Forever | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Hi Timer free?

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

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

Hi Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Hi Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or Hi Timer have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Hi Timer shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Hi Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hi Timer on September 15, 2026.

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