Comparison

Tabata Timer □ vs Remindrop

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

Remindrop

Features
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Remindrop sends you water reminders with a voice that actually fits your personality. Pick a tone. Set your schedule. Done. FIVE VOICES TO CHOOSE FROM • The Friend — warm nudges, zero guilt • The Coach — motivational pushes to keep you going • Deadpan — dry humour, zero drama • Savage — brutal honesty, still gets results • Minimal — just the reminder, nothing else SIMPLE BY DESIGN No accounts. No tracking. No logging every sip. Just reminders that show up when you need them, in a voice you actually like. FULLY YOURS Set your own time window and how often reminders arrive. Pause for the day when you need a break. Switch voices whenever the mood changes. 3-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://remindrop-privacy.netlify.app

Screenshots

Tabata Timer □4 screens
Remindrop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remindrop at weekly against Tabata Timer □'s monthly. Tabata Timer □'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Remindrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, Remindrop weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tabata Timer □ versus Remindrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer □Remindrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCRodrigo Lamberti

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

Remindrop

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
2 purchases

Remindrop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Remindrop Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer □ free?
Tabata Timer □ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remindrop free?
Remindrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Timer □ or Remindrop have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer □ nor Remindrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer □ or Remindrop?
Tabata Timer □ ships an update monthly, and Remindrop weekly. Most recently, Tabata Timer □ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remindrop on September 25, 2026.

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