Python PTS vs Tabata Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Python PTS
This advanced fitness app uses haptic and audio cues to keep you aware of workout times without needing to look at a screen. It intelligently adjusts timer speeds to push you harder and integrates with Apple Health to track vital metrics.
- Haptic and audio workout timers
- Intelligent timer speed adjustments
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Apple Health integration
- Heart rate tracking
- Calorie and distance tracking
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The most advanced Health and Fitness application in the world. Python PTS (Performance Training System) uses haptic and audio feedback patterns to keep users aware of the current time during their workouts, therefore removing the need for users to have to LOOK at the time. This is a groundbreaking feature that has forever changed the way training is done for swimmers, runners, weight lifters, and more. Python PTS is also baked with intelligence, and randomly speeds up its timer to keep users training harder. Users can choose from four difficulties to determine how fast their PTS timer will push them, or can opt to have regular speed. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Along with all of this, Python PTS integrates with Apple Health to allow users to view heart rate data, caloric data, distance data, steps taken, and swimming strokes taken during workouts. Download the most innovative concept for Health and Fitness software in the market, Python PTS.
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 ads: Python PTS at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Python PTS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Python PTS 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Python PTS 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Python PTS's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.
Python PTS ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Python PTS | Tabata Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 98.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zachary Makar | Oleksandr Serhiienko |
Customer experience
Python PTS
Tabata Timer
Bugs and requests
Python PTS
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
Python PTS
- Python PTS Unlock Key$4.99
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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