Comparison

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training vs Tabata 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 Training

This app offers a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program based on the Tabata method. It provides pre-set workout plans for various body parts and fat burning, along with the ability to create custom routines. Track your progress with detailed statistics and a calorie counter.

Highlights
  • Tabata HIIT interval training
  • Pre-set and custom workout plans
  • Adjustable gym timer
  • Interval timer with music
  • Calorie counter
  • Detailed statistics
  • Sync with Apple Health
Features
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A 4-minute workout that replaces 1 hour of fitness training. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds Training plans: • Abs Workout • Buttocks and Thigh • Lower Body • Upper Body • Fat Burning • Ideal Body + You can create a custom tabata workout! Features: • Adjustable gym timer • Interval timer with music • Flexible workout schedule • Reminders won't let you miss your workout • Calorie counter • Detailed statistics • Interface is simple and easy-to-understand • Sync with Apple Health • Choose your color theme It's time to train! Help us translate into your language: http://translate.axiomrun.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiomrun

About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata HIIT. Interval Training at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 HIIT. Interval Training sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Tabata HIIT. Interval Training's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training ships an update every 2 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata HIIT. Interval TrainingTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K9.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxiom Mobile LLCOleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

All ratings1,539 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,130 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.6%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

User reviews

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great developer
  • 👍 Systematic and simple workouts
  • 👍 Motivating and helpful for reaching fitness goals
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable workouts
  • 👍 Effective for home/on-the-go workouts

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some users feel the free version is too limited
  • 🤔 A few users found the workouts to be not worth paying for
  • 🤔 Occasional complaints about the app being too robotic or lacking in personality

Tabata Timer

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Customizable workouts
  • 🔊 Clear audio cues
  • 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
  • 🎵 Plays music in the background

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
  • 💰 Paid version required for more features
  • 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

Bugs and requests

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some issues with the app's audio volume and integration with music
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users

Requested features

6 requests
  • More advanced or customizable workout options
  • Additional exercises and workout routines
  • Ability to connect to music libraries
  • More detailed workout tracking and progress monitoring
  • Halfway point voice cues during workouts
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  • End-of-workout congratulatory messages

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

5 purchases

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version$1.991 Month
  • Full Version$4.996 Months
One-time3
  • Full Version$1.99
  • Full Version$4.99
  • Full Version$9.99
5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Tabata HIIT. Interval Training free?
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata HIIT. Interval Training or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata HIIT. Interval Training averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.
Do Tabata HIIT. Interval Training or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Tabata HIIT. Interval Training does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata HIIT. Interval Training or Tabata Timer?
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training ships an update every 2 months, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Tabata HIIT. Interval Training was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 24, 2026.

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