Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Beep 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 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-set interval customization
  • Clear audio guidance for workouts
  • Music app integration
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Load previous workout settings
  • Leave app and maintain audio guidance
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

Beep Timer

This app provides a free, customizable interval timer for various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and boxing. It features clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface to keep users focused on training. Track progress with workout statistics and save custom routines.

Highlights
  • Free interval timer
  • Customizable intervals and rounds
  • Voice announcements
  • Workout archive and notes
  • Workout statistics
  • Dark mode interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Beep Timer - The Free Interval Timer for Every Workout Beep Timer is a simple, free interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, circuit training, and any workout where seconds matter. Clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface keep you focused on training — not your screen. FREE INTERVAL TIMER WITH BEEPS No account. No paywall. Just open the app, set your intervals, and train. Works for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Whether it's your first HIIT session or your hundredth Tabata protocol, Beep Timer keeps up with you. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE INTERVALS Set exercise duration, rest periods, and number of rounds to build the perfect timer for any session. Save your presets and load them instantly next time — no setup wasted before a workout. AUDIO BEEPS & VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Clear beep sounds count down every interval so you never glance at your phone mid-set. Voice announcements tell you when to push and when to rest — true hands-free, eyes-free training. Adjust beep volume and voice settings independently so your timer never competes with your music. ARCHIVE & ORGANIZE WORKOUTS Save your favorite routines in the workout archive. Add detailed notes to every session — exercises, weights, reps, form cues — so you always remember what you did and can improve on it next time. WORKOUT STATISTICS Stay motivated with built-in workout statistics. See your total sessions, total time trained, and personal milestones as you build your training streak. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, dark interface with large bold digits keeps the timer readable from across the room. The animated ring shows time remaining at a glance. The screen stays on while you train — no interruptions mid-set. WORKS ANYWHERE No internet required. No account needed. Start a timer, lock your phone, and your beeps still come through loud and clear. BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Tabata timer intervals Boxing and MMA round timer Circuit training timer Strength and hypertrophy sets Cardio and endurance sessions Calisthenics workouts Stretching and mobility flows WHO IT'S FOR Athletes who need a precise interval timer HIIT and Tabata fans who want a simple workout timer Boxers and MMA fighters who need a round timer Gym-goers tracking sets, rounds, and rest Anyone who wants a free, no-nonsense fitness timer KEY FEATURES Free interval timer — no account required Beep sound timer with adjustable volume Voice announcements for hands-free training Customizable rounds, sets, and rest periods Tabata timer and HIIT timer support Boxing round timer with bell sounds Workout archive with personal notes Workout statistics and milestones Dark mode interface — easy to read anywhere Screen stays on during workouts Works fully offline — no internet needed Stop watching the clock — let Beep Timer do it for you. Download the free interval timer now and train smarter.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Beep Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Timer at none against Tabata Timer □'s 6. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Beep Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Beep Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Beep Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Beep Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCDaniel Huda

Customer experience

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,559 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews815 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.3%

Beep Timer

All ratings3 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

Beep 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

Beep Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beep Timer free?
Beep Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer □ or Beep Timer?
Beep Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Beep Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Beep Timer have ads?
Beep Timer shows ads; Tabata Timer □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Beep Timer?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beep Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Beep Timer on October 31, 2026.

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