# Tabata Timer □ vs Tabata 20

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata 20 at none against Tabata Timer □'s 6. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Tabata 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer □ against 5.0 for Tabata 20. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Tabata 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tabata-20-10/id6471300637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Anthony Klausing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710073808) |

## 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 20

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-20-10/id6471300637)

This app provides a simple and efficient timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) using the 20-second exercise, 10-second rest format. Its intuitive interface allows users to start workouts quickly and focus on their training without distractions.

**Highlights:** 20-second exercise intervals, 10-second rest intervals, Simple and intuitive interface, Streamlined workout timer, Focuses on HIIT efficiency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Tabata 20 free?

Tabata 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Tabata 20?

Tabata 20 is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tabata 20 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer □ or Tabata 20 have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Tabata 20 shows ads.

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