# Workout Timer vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Workout Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 65%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-hiit-tabata/id1224899110/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Sokurenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221545218) | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-hiit-tabata/id1224899110)

This interval timer app supports various workout routines like Tabata and Rounds. Customize rounds, work/rest times, and alerts like vibration and LED flash. It's designed for effective training without ads.

**Highlights:** Tabata routine, Rounds routine, Stopwatch routine, Customizable rounds, Customizable work/rest times, Adjustable delayed start, LED flash and vibration alerts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout 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.

### Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Workout Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*