Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Pacelab Interval Timer

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 simple and clear interface for setting up and tracking Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and historical workout data. Users can customize workout parameters with ease.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout rounds and intervals
  • Audio guidance for workouts
  • Music app integration
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Load previous workout settings
  • Simple drag-and-tap interface
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 work out. ∙ 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 offers an optional auto-renewable subscription, Premium Pass (monthly), and a one-time Lifetime Pass. Premium Pass starts with a 1-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews automatically every month at the price shown in the app until you cancel. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase or, with a free trial, when the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Apple Account settings. Cancelling stops the next renewal, and Premium stays active until the end of the period you've paid for. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

About

Pacelab Interval Timer

Features
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Push your limits with Pacelab Interval Timer — the simple, powerful timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and any interval-based workout. 100% FREE. NO PRO VERSION. NO REGISTRATION. Just a powerful timer that helps you train better. ▸ SIMPLE & INTUITIVE No complicated menus. Set your work time, rest time, sets, and rounds — then start. The clean interface lets you focus on your workout, not your phone. ▸ VOICE-GUIDED WORKOUTS Stay in the zone with voice announcements. Hear "Go!" when it's time to work, "Halfway!" during intense intervals, and countdown alerts so you're always ready for the next phase. ▸ AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Choose between voice announcements or beep sounds. Feel the vibration on phase changes. Never miss a transition, even when you can't see the screen. ▸ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - Work & rest intervals (5 seconds to 10 minutes) - Multiple sets and rounds - Optional warmup period - Round break time between rounds - Adjust everything with simple +/- controls ▸ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your workout history and statistics. See total workouts completed, time trained, and workout breakdowns. Stay motivated by watching your progress grow. ▸ DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES - Large, visible timer display - Color-coded phases (blue for work, gray for rest) - Previous/Next controls to skip or repeat intervals - Screen stays awake during workouts - Works offline — no account required Perfect for: • HIIT & Tabata workouts • Circuit training • Boxing & martial arts rounds • CrossFit-style WODs • Strength training rest periods • Stretching & yoga intervals • Running intervals • Any timed activity Simple. Powerful. Free. Download Pacelab Interval Timer and start training smarter today.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Pacelab Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacelab Interval Timer at none against Tabata Timer □'s 6. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pacelab Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pacelab Interval Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Pacelab Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Pacelab Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCNewbuildsoft

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

Pacelab Interval Timer

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
None

Pacelab Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacelab Interval Timer free?
Pacelab Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Pacelab Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Pacelab Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Pacelab Interval Timer?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pacelab Interval Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pacelab Interval Timer on October 28, 2026.

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