Comparison

Gym Timer vs The Tabata Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gym Timer

This app helps you track gym sessions and manage rest times between sets. It's designed for use on a smartwatch, allowing you to leave your phone behind. The app alerts you when it's time to train again, ensuring your workout flows smoothly.

Highlights
  • Track gym sessions
  • Time rest periods between sets
  • Smartwatch optimized
  • Phone-free gym experience
  • Alerts for training intervals
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Gym Timer helps you tracking your gym sessions and timing rest time. - You can leave your smartphone in the locker room: An app designed from the concept of the Apple Watch's app to give you the best mobility in the gym, without the need to lug around the smartphone. It's all on your wrist. With CareKit and HealthKit integration, your workout will never be interrupted if your Apple Watch goes into standby mode. - It does everything: With Gym Timer, you just set the number of sets and the rest time between one set and the other, then you just need to start the timer at the end of each set. When is time to start to train again, it will alert you. Follow us on our social media to be the first to know about new features we're developing, to get in touch with our community and give us a feedback. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymtimer/ Instagram: @gym_timer Twitter: @gym_timer Gym Timer uses Health Kit for some functionalities like staying active while your watch screen is off.

About

The Tabata Timer

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Tabata Timer – Il timer HIIT semplice, efficace e personalizzabile per i tuoi allenamenti Cerchi un’app facile da usare per gestire i tuoi allenamenti ad intervalli ad alta intensità? Tabata Timer è la soluzione perfetta per chi vuole migliorare la forma fisica, aumentare la resistenza e bruciare calorie con esercizi brevi ma intensi! Caratteristiche principali: Timer personalizzabile: imposta facilmente i tempi di lavoro e pausa, i cicli per blocco e il numero totale di blocchi in base al tuo livello e alle tue esigenze. Interfaccia intuitiva: design semplice e pulito, ideale per restare concentrato sull’allenamento senza distrazioni. Audio e segnali visivi: avvisi sonori per indicare inizio/fine esercizio e pause, con segnalazioni di countdown negli ultimi secondi. Supporto per pausa e ripresa: metti in pausa il timer in qualsiasi momento e riprendi l’allenamento quando vuoi. Blocchi di pausa: includi pause più lunghe tra i blocchi per un recupero ottimale. Mantieni lo schermo acceso: il timer impedisce allo schermo di spegnersi durante l’allenamento, così non perdi mai il conto. Annunci AdMob integrati: supporto alla versione gratuita con pubblicità non invasiva. Perché scegliere Tabata Timer? Perfetto per HIIT, Tabata e altri allenamenti a intervalli: adatto a tutti i livelli, dal principiante all’atleta esperto. Motivazione e risultati: sessioni brevi, intense e ben organizzate per massimizzare i risultati in poco tempo. Flessibilità totale: configura i parametri in base alle tue esigenze personali e ai tuoi obiettivi fitness. Rispetto della privacy: non raccogliamo dati personali o sensibili. La tua privacy è una priorità assoluta. Ideale per: Allenamenti a casa, in palestra o all’aperto Chi ha poco tempo ma vuole mantenersi in forma Sportivi che praticano HIIT, CrossFit, running e molto altro Personal trainer e appassionati di fitness che cercano uno strumento affidabile e pratico Come funziona: Imposta il tempo di lavoro e pausa per ogni ciclo. Seleziona il numero di cicli per blocco e il numero totale di blocchi. Avvia il timer e segui le indicazioni sonore e visive. Usa la pausa o termina l’allenamento in qualsiasi momento. Raggiungi i tuoi obiettivi con allenamenti brevi ed efficaci. Scarica Tabata Timer oggi stesso e inizia a trasformare il tuo modo di allenarti!

Screenshots

Gym Timer4 screens
The Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Timer at none against The Tabata Timer's shown. Gym Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, The Tabata Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gym Timer versus The Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym TimerThe Tabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (460 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings460 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGiuseppe FasanoAlberto Rella

Bugs and requests

Gym Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer resets unexpectedly
  • Set/rep count not updating correctly
  • Syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to track exercise time
  • Implement workout history/progress tracking
  • Provide Apple Watch complications
  • Offer paid ad-free version

The Tabata Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gym Timer

No in-app purchases

None

The Tabata Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Timer free?
Gym Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Tabata Timer free?
The Tabata Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Timer or The Tabata Timer have ads?
The Tabata Timer shows ads; Gym Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Timer or The Tabata Timer?
Gym Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Tabata Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Gym Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and The Tabata Timer on September 13, 2026.

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