Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs HeySage

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

HeySage

This AI companion offers private, supportive conversations to enhance emotional well-being. It uses evidence-based techniques for stress management and emotional regulation, providing personalized tips and a judgment-free space for users to share their thoughts and feelings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered supportive conversations
  • CBT-inspired techniques
  • Emotional regulation guidance
  • Personalized wellness tips
  • 24/7 emotional support
  • Multilingual support (Chinese & English)
  • End-to-end encrypted
Features
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HeySage -- Your 24/7 AI Mental Wellness Companion In today's fast-paced world, mental wellness matters as much as physical health. HeySage is your caring AI partner, providing supportive, warm, and private conversations to promote emotional well-being anytime, anywhere. # Supportive Conversations & Insights - Evidence-based techniques inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Emotional regulation and stress management guidance - Personalized wellness tips and recommendations - Helping users build resilience and emotional balance # Warm, Human-like Interaction - Empathetic AI conversation experience - Judgment-free safe space for sharing thoughts and feelings - 24/7 available emotional support - Privacy-respecting and secure environment # Multilingual Accessibility - Support for both Chinese and English - Seamless language switching - Culturally appropriate communication styles # Flexible Subscription Options - 100 free messages to get started - Annual subscription for $69.9/year - Monthly subscription for $9.9/month, cancel anytime # Privacy & Security - End-to-end encrypted conversations - No storage or sharing of private information - Apple Sign-In support for secure access Important: HeySage is not a medical device or a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. For serious mental health conditions, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. By using this app, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://leochenlh001.github.io/heysage-website/terms-of-service.html) and [Privacy Policy](https://leochenlh001.github.io/heysage-website/privacy-policy.html).

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
HeySage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tabata Timer □ and HeySage both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HeySage's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, rating, 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 HeySage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 HeySage. 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 HeySage's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tabata Timer □ versus HeySage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □HeySage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLC丽华 陈

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

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

HeySage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

HeySage

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

HeySage

Subscriptions2
  • HeySage Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HeySage Annual Premium$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeySage free?
HeySage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or HeySage?
HeySage is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while HeySage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or HeySage have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer □ nor HeySage shows ads.

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