Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Go&Rest

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

Go&Rest

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training. It features a distraction-free interface, fullscreen display for group visibility, and background operation. Users can define custom workout routines and choose from various audio cues or voice coaches.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Unlimited routine saving
  • Fullscreen landscape mode for groups
  • Background operation
  • Multiple audio cue options
  • Optional voice coaches
Features
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Go&Rest – HIIT Interval Timer Go&Rest is a clean HIIT timer with zero distractions, built for people who just want to work. No ads interrupting your workout, no hidden subscriptions, no sign-up. Just open the app and go. All core features are free. Unlock premium features with a single one-time purchase – no monthly fees, no subscription. TRAIN BY YOUR OWN RULES Set your work and rest intervals, the number of sets and rounds, plus an optional warm-up and cool-down. Want to start right away? The default 2:1 ratio (40s work / 20s rest) gives you a solid 17-minute workout instantly. Save unlimited workouts and launch them with a single tap. GROUP TRAINING? NO PROBLEM! Switch to landscape mode with one tap. The timer fills the entire screen so everyone in the room can see it clearly – perfect for group classes, CrossFit boxes or home gyms. YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR SOUND Choose from voice coaches (motivating or concise), simple audio cues (beeps, bells) or clean vibrations. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS After every workout, rate how hard it was and watch yourself improve. Premium unlocks the full History: streaks, weekly volume, a graph of both time and intensity, and a detail view for every session. You can also back up your data and restore it anytime. PREMIUM VOICE COACHES Want a partner for your toughest sets? Unlock unique voice coaches – the relentless Warrior, the futuristic Cyborg or the magical Wizard. Try any premium voice free for 7 days with one short ad. GO&REST PREMIUM Unlock every premium feature with a single purchase, no subscription. Premium gives you the full workout History, data backup and restore, all voice coaches and characters – and removes ads. Available in English, Czech and Slovak.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Go&Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer □ at none against Go&Rest's shown. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 8). Go&Rest's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Go&Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.9 for Go&Rest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Go&Rest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Go&Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Go&Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings)4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB104 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCRobert Dominguez

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

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

Go&Rest

All ratings8 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

Go&Rest

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
1 purchases

Go&Rest

One-time1
  • Go&Rest Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go&Rest free?
Go&Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Go&Rest?
Tabata Timer □ and Go&Rest are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Go&Rest have ads?
Go&Rest shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Go&Rest?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Go&Rest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Go&Rest on September 20, 2026.

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