Comparison

Interval Timer 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

Interval Timer

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Audio alerts for rounds
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Workout reminders
  • Pre-built routines
Features
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Set your work and rest intervals, press start, and focus on your workout. PureHIIT is a simple timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits, and boxing rounds. • Adjust work, rest, and round settings to suit your session. • Follow sound cues as you move from one phase to the next. • Keep listening to your music while you train. • Use the timer in the background or in landscape mode. • Start with a prebuilt routine or save your own. • Set workout reminders to help you keep a routine. Getting started is simple: choose a routine or set your intervals, check the number of rounds, and press start. Clear phase colors help you see when to work and when to rest. Free to download, with optional in-app purchases. Apple Watch features require Premium. On Apple Watch, the app integrates with Health to record heart rate and energy used. Make time for your next workout with PureHIIT. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tabata Timer

Features
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Meet Roundly - a beautiful interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, circuits, and any workout that needs work/rest rounds. Build routines fast and train with clear visual cues. Train with clarity A big, readable timer with color-coded phases keeps you on track. See what's next, how much time is left, and stay focused without checking your phone every second. Make it yours Customize warm up, work, rest, and set breaks. Set rounds per set, number of exercises, and even reorder exercise names for structured workouts. Audio + haptics that help • Voice cues or simple beeps - pick your style • Optional exercise-name announcements • Haptic feedback on phase changes • Pause on exit to avoid losing progress • Works great for home workouts or the gym • Clean design that stays out of your way Perfect for • Tabata training (20/10 and beyond) • HIIT intervals and EMOM-style sessions • CrossFit / circuit workouts • Boxing & MMA round timers • Running sprints and track intervals • Bodyweight workouts & cardio • Strength conditioning & supersets • Any work/rest timer routine Motivating visuals Choose workout themes with bold colors and immersive visuals. Set the vibe that helps you push through the next round. History & stats Review completed workouts, track totals, and spot patterns over time. See your training volume at a glance and stay consistent. Daily reminders Schedule workout reminders for specific days and a time that fits your routine. Consistency beats motivation. Go Pro Unlock unlimited workouts, history, and stats. Choose a weekly subscription or lifetime access. Restore purchases any time. Download Roundly and start your next round. A modern tabata and HIIT interval timer - simple, fast, and built for focus. Privacy Policy: https://apps.giguom.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://apps.giguom.com/terms

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer at none against Interval Timer's shown. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Interval Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Interval Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (296 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos PavelNaveen Cs

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Premium featuresFree
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Custom sounds$1.99
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  • Premium features$4.99
  • Premium features$9.99
  • Premium features$14.99
2 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 26, 2026.

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