# Timer for workouts,boxing,mma vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Timer for workouts,boxing,mma's 59%. Tabata Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 7). Timer for workouts,boxing,mma's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for workouts,boxing,mma 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Timer for workouts,boxing,mma's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

Timer for workouts,boxing,mma ships an update every 6 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for workouts,boxing,mma | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workoutsboxingmma/id1252600737/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Poslanichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770937293) | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for workouts,boxing,mma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workoutsboxingmma/id1252600737)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for various sports like CrossFit, boxing, MMA, and wrestling. It features distinct sound effects for round beginnings and endings, allowing easy setup of rounds and breaks.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and breaks, Round start/end sound effects, Simple interface, Supports various sports, Easy to understand settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ind. settings & delete ads | $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 Timer for workouts,boxing,mma free?

Timer for workouts,boxing,mma 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, Timer for workouts,boxing,mma or Tabata Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Timer for workouts,boxing,mma averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Timer for workouts,boxing,mma or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Timer for workouts,boxing,mma does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for workouts,boxing,mma or Tabata Timer?

Timer for workouts,boxing,mma ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Timer for workouts,boxing,mma was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 12, 2026.

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