# Tabata Timer □ vs Tabata Interval Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer □ at 4.9 against Tabata Interval Timer's 1.0. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Tabata Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 Tabata Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. 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.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Tabata Interval Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Tabata Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-interval-timer-hiit/id6747411297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Danilo Vilhena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817864525) |

## 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


### Tabata Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-interval-timer-hiit/id6747411297)

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and CrossFit. It features a clean interface, customizable routines, and background operation to keep users focused on their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, HIIT, Custom interval routines, Round and set counters, Mid-workout alerts, Background mode, Save and reuse workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Tabata Interval Timer free?

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

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

Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tabata Interval Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Tabata Interval Timer shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Tabata Interval Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tabata Interval Timer on October 7, 2026.

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