Comparison

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer vs Hakoniwa Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer

This app functions as a versatile timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It guides users through structured exercise and rest periods, making it easy to follow popular interval training methods for effective, short-duration fitness sessions.

Highlights
  • Tabata timer
  • Interval timer
  • HIIT workout guidance
  • Structured exercise/rest periods
  • Customizable training
Features
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A dead simple interval timer. Open it, press play, train. Set your ready, work and rest times and the number of sets — that is the whole setup. A voice counts you in and calls every interval, so you never have to look at the screen while you train. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR • HIIT and Tabata • Strength sets and weight circuits • Burpees, planks, mountain climbers, sprints • Stretching and mobility work • Anything that runs on a clock KEEPS GOING WHEN YOU LOOK AWAY Watch a video, change the music, lock your phone — the timer keeps counting and keeps talking. Glance at your Lock Screen to see how much is left. PLAYS WITH YOUR MUSIC Your music keeps going at its own volume. The announcements come over the top. FREE No account. No subscription. No full-screen ads. ABOUT TABATA Twenty seconds of work, ten seconds of rest, eight rounds, after a short warm-up. Devised by Professor Izumi Tabata at Ritsumeikan University, and used for squats, exercise bikes, running and much else. Maximum effort in each round is the point: a few minutes is said to do the work of far longer. Every duration is adjustable, so it does a great deal more than Tabata.

About

Hakoniwa Workout Timer

This app provides customizable timers for interval training and looping exercises. Users can set training times, interval durations, and the number of sets for each menu. It also offers sound customization, voice prompts, and the ability to create multiple timers and menus for various training needs.

Highlights
  • Interval training timer
  • Looping exercise timer
  • Customizable training times
  • Adjustable interval durations
  • Multiple set options
  • Sound and voice notifications
  • Unlimited timer creation
Features
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A versatile interval and loop timer tailored for your training routine. # Key Features: - Customizable Timers: Set individual duration, interval length, and number of sets for every routine. - Loop Control: Repeat your entire workout sequence as many times as you need. - Rich Customization: Tailor your experience with custom sounds, count-up/countdown modes, and voice-guided menu readouts. - Unlimited Creation: Build and save as many timers and workout menus as you want. - Workout Reminders: Schedule notifications so you never miss a session. Perfect for daily strength training, stretching, study sessions, and productivity cycles.

Screenshots

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer3 screens
Hakoniwa Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer at 4.8 against Hakoniwa Workout Timer's 4.4. Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 7) and review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer has 239 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hakoniwa Workout Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 4 months, Hakoniwa Workout Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer versus Hakoniwa Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata & HIIT Interval TimerHakoniwa Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (239 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro ToriiKAZUTERU YOKOI

Customer experience

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer

All ratings239 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.5%

Hakoniwa Workout Timer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.2%

In-app purchases

None

Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Hakoniwa Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer free?
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hakoniwa Workout Timer free?
Hakoniwa Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer or Hakoniwa Workout Timer?
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Hakoniwa Workout Timer averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer or Hakoniwa Workout Timer have ads?
Both Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer and Hakoniwa Workout Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer or Hakoniwa Workout Timer?
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Hakoniwa Workout Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hakoniwa Workout Timer on September 30, 2026.

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