# Tabata Timer □ vs Tap Timer

Tabata Timer □ and Tap Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tap Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s. Tap Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Tap 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 Tap Timer's.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Tap 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/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630/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 | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) |

## 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


### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, precise interval timing using haptic feedback directly on your wrist. Create custom workouts with a drag-and-drop editor and run them independently on your smartwatch. It seamlessly integrates with health tracking for a discreet and powerful timing experience.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic intervals, Drag & drop interval editor, Standalone Apple Watch operation, Health & Activity Rings integration, Silent, discreet timing, Versatile workout and focus modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Tap Timer free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Tap Timer shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tap Timer on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*