Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tabata timer
- Interval timer
- HIIT workout guidance
- Structured exercise/rest periods
- Customizable training
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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.
Tabata Timer
This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.
- Customizable interval timers
- HIIT and Tabata training support
- Adjustable work and rest times
- Set and cycle configuration
- Interval naming
- Background operation
- Voice cues
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer at none against Tabata Timer's 5. Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (98% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer against 4.9 for Tabata Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 4 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer | Tabata Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (239 ratings) | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 98.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 | 9.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahiro Torii | Oleksandr Serhiienko |
Customer experience
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Timer
Bugs and requests
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tabata Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
- Option to add exercise images or videos
- Sync workouts across devices
- Customizable sounds and alerts
- Workout history and progress tracking
In-app purchases
Tabata & HIIT Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
Tabata Timer
- Premium$1.491 Month
- Premium$2.993 Months
- Premium$4.496 Months
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- Premium$7.491 Year
- Premium$9.99
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