Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs IntenSync

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

IntenSync

This app helps you create and track custom interval workouts for various fitness activities. It offers voice cues, visual guidance, and progress analytics. Premium features include manual logging, hydration and nutrition planning, and community engagement.

Highlights
  • Custom interval workout builder
  • Voice cues and sound packs
  • Visual workout guidance
  • Workout progress tracking and analytics
  • Manual workout logging (Premium)
  • Hydration and nutrition planning (Premium)
  • Community and accountability features
Features
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Build workouts, follow every set and rep, and stay consistent with one focused training companion. IntenSync brings workout planning, guided exercise sessions, demonstrations, prerecorded voice coaching, progress insights, nutrition, hydration, and Apple Watch controls together in a clean, distraction-free experience. BUILD FOR YOUR GOALS Create structured routines from a preset exercise library for the gym, home, or wherever you train. • Organize exercises into sets and rounds • Choose repetitions or timed intervals • Add rest, recovery, and cooldown periods • Build strength, HIIT, Pilates, cardio, circuit, and bodyweight sessions • Save routines for quick access FOLLOW EVERY SESSION The guided workout player keeps your session moving while clearly showing what to do now and what comes next. • Rep-by-rep pacing for supported exercises • Set, round, repetition, and side tracking • Automatic rest and recovery periods • Prerecorded voice cues • Exercise demonstrations for supported movements • Controls to pause, skip, add time, mute, or finish COACHING AND TRAINING PLANS Use AI-assisted coaching to create practical workout drafts based on your goals and preferences. Review your routine before training and make adjustments when needed. Premium unlocks adaptive training plans, expanded coaching tools, exercise demonstration videos, and deeper workout insights. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Turn completed sessions into a clear view of your training consistency. • Workout history and session summaries • Recent progress • Training momentum • Completion and consistency insights • Detailed analytics with Premium SUPPORT YOUR TRAINING Log hydration and nutrition alongside your workouts. Review daily progress and keep the habits supporting your training in one place. Premium adds smarter planning and reminder tools. TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Premium members can use the Apple Watch companion during an active workout. • See the current exercise, set, repetitions, side, and remaining time • Pause, resume, skip, complete a set, or add time • Hear prerecorded voice cues on Apple Watch when connected • Continue voice guidance automatically on iPhone when the Watch is unavailable • View heart-rate information after granting Health access FREE AND PREMIUM Free features include the workout timer, routine builder, standard prerecorded voice guidance, recent progress, hydration tracking, and nutrition logging. Free browsing screens may contain ads, but ads are not shown during active workouts. IntenSync Premium adds AI-assisted coaching, adaptive training plans, exercise demonstration videos, detailed analytics, additional prerecorded coaching options, Apple Watch controls, and an ad-free experience. IntenSync is intended for general fitness and informational purposes. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Exercise within your abilities and consult a qualified professional when appropriate. SUBSCRIPTIONS IntenSync Premium is available through optional monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel it through your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://intensync.equilibelle.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
IntenSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer □ at none against IntenSync's shown. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 2). IntenSync's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days 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 IntenSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 5.0 for IntenSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, IntenSync every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer □ versus IntenSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □IntenSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB253 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCEquilibelle App Solutions

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

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

IntenSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

IntenSync

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
2 purchases

IntenSync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntenSync free?
IntenSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or IntenSync?
IntenSync is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while IntenSync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or IntenSync have ads?
IntenSync shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or IntenSync?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and IntenSync every 6 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 18, 2026 and IntenSync on October 6, 2026.

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