Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Interval timer · Hiit timer

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 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
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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 workout. ∙ 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 includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

About

Interval timer · Hiit timer

This workout app offers customizable interval and rest times, with audio guidance that continues even when the app is in the background. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and easily repeat past workouts. It's designed to enhance your fitness routine without interrupting your music.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and rest times
  • Audio guidance (voice or beeps)
  • Background audio support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Repeat previous workouts
  • Non-interference with music
Features
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Interval Timer is a flexible and convenient workout app with the following notable features: • Customizable Time Settings: You can easily drag and drop to set the time for workout intervals and rest periods according to your preferences. • Easy Start: Simply tap to begin the countdown timer and start your workout session. • Non-Interference with Music: The app does not interrupt the music you are listening to or other apps on your device. • Guidance via Voice or Beeps: You can choose the form of guidance to monitor and adjust your workout pace. • Audio Guidance even when run the app in background: You can exit the app and still receive guidance through audio, allowing you to focus fully on your exercises. • Detailed History and Statistics: Track your workout progress through automatically recorded data and metrics. • Repeat Previous Workouts: Save time by reusing previous setups and exercises from your workout history. • Multi-Functional Timer: Besides being a workout timer, it can also be used for various other timing purposes. These features make Interval Timer an essential and effective workout assistant for anyone dedicated to improving their fitness and health. Download now to experience and enhance your workout performance starting today! Upgrade to Premium: • Interval Timer subscription is billed monthly to the selected plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Let us know about any bugs, questions, feature requests or any other suggestions. Thank you For more infos, Please visit: https://apps.unitvn.com/terms https://apps.unitvn.com/policy

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Interval timer · Hiit timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer □ at none against Interval timer · Hiit timer's shown. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 16). Interval timer · Hiit timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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 Interval timer · Hiit timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Interval timer · Hiit timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Interval timer · Hiit timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Interval timer · Hiit timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Interval timer · Hiit timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings) — better4.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCUnitVN.,JSC

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,452 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%

Interval timer · Hiit timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

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

Interval timer · Hiit timer

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
3 purchases

Interval timer · Hiit timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime package$19.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval timer · Hiit timer free?
Interval timer · Hiit timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Interval timer · Hiit timer?
Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Interval timer · Hiit timer averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Interval timer · Hiit timer have ads?
Interval timer · Hiit timer shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Interval timer · Hiit timer?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Interval timer · Hiit timer weekly. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Interval timer · Hiit timer on October 1, 2026.

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