# Tabata Timer □ vs Workout Timer

Tabata Timer □ and Workout Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s. Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 11K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Workout Timer's.

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer □ | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [Josh Approved LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896184651) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer □

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005)

This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and running Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and tracks your workout history and statistics. Customize your intervals with an intuitive drag-and-drop system.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drag-and-drop interval setting, Audio guidance for workouts, Music app integration, Workout history and statistics, Load previous workout settings, Customizable rounds, rest, and work periods

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178)

Create and save custom interval timers for various workout routines like Tabata and HIIT. Features audio cues, haptics, and voice announcements for phase changes. Keeps running with the screen locked and offers Live Activities on iOS.

**Highlights:** Build custom interval timers, Save and reuse timer templates, Audio cues and haptic feedback, Voice announcements for phase changes, Live Activities on iOS Lock Screen, Runs with screen locked

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer □ free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

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

Workout Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Workout Timer shows ads.

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

Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout Timer weekly. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 28, 2026.

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