Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Workout 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

Workout Timer

Create personalized fitness routines with custom intervals and voice guidance. This app supports various workout types like HIIT, yoga, and strength training, offering an intuitive interface for efficient training sessions.

Highlights
  • Custom training plan creation
  • Intelligent timing and voice guidance
  • Customizable rest intervals
  • Supports HIIT, yoga, and strength training
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Personalized fitness routines
Features
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This is an intelligent timer application designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts, helping you easily create personalized training plans and efficiently complete each workout through voice guidance and countdown functions! Main functions: 【 Custom Training Plan 】Freely arrange training movements, set the time or frequency of each movement, and create exclusive fitness courses. 【 Intelligent timing and voice guidance 】During exercise, the application provides clear voice countdown and reminders, allowing you to focus on training. 【 Rest Interval Setting 】Customize the rest time between actions and scientifically plan the training rhythm. Suitable for various sports scenarios, whether it's high-intensity interval training (HIIT), strength training, aerobic exercise, or yoga training, the application can meet your needs. 【 Simple and easy-to-use interface 】Intuitive operation interface, easy to get started, quickly start your training. Feature Highlights: 【 Personalized Training 】Customize a training plan based entirely on your needs, bidding farewell to monotonous fitness courses. 【 Efficient voice guidance 】No need to look at your phone, voice reminders allow you to focus on your movements and improve training effectiveness. 【 Scientific Timing 】Accurate timing function helps you master every second of training time. Download now and embark on your personalized fitness journey!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer □ at 4.9 against Workout Timer's 4.0. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Workout Timer 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

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Tabata Timer □'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Workout Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Workout Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLC书旗 莫

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

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

Workout Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Workout 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
1 purchases

Workout Timer

One-time1
  • VIP$2.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Workout Timer?
Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Workout Timer?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Workout Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 7, 2026.

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