# Tabata Timer □ vs IntenSync

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | IntenSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensync-workout-coach/id6745151383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Equilibelle App Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811014998) |

## 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


### IntenSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensync-workout-coach/id6745151383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |


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