Tabata Timer vs ABIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
ABIT
Create and track personalized exercise routines for various fitness activities like HIIT, strength training, and stretching. Features include custom interval timers, rep tracking, and optional voice cues for guided workouts. Share your custom plans with friends and sync with smartwatches for real-time feedback.
- Customizable workout routines
- Interval and rep timers
- AMRAP block support
- Full-screen timers
- Text-to-speech and audio cues
- Workout sharing
- Apple Watch sync
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ABIT: Your Ultimate Workout Creator & Tracker Design and track personalized workouts with ABIT, perfect for HIIT, strength, stretching, warm ups, and more. Create custom routines with timed intervals, reps, or AMRAP blocks—ideal for home or gym. Sync with Apple Watch for real-time guidance or stay motivated with text-to-speech and audio cues. Why Choose ABIT? • Craft Fast: Build HIIT, strength, or stretch routines in minutes. • Stay Focused: Full-screen timers and voice guidance. • Share & Schedule: Organize and share plans with friends. From quick HIIT to strength circuits, ABIT suits all levels. Download now and create your workout! Privacy Policy: https://abitworkout.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://abitworkout.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ABIT at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 73%) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 60). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ABIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 4.8 for ABIT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of ABIT's.
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, ABIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | ABIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better | 4.8 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews — better | 73.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | 60 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Shannon Bolick |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer
ABIT
Bugs and 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
ABIT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
ABIT
- ABIT Unlimited - Monthly$2.991 Month
- ABIT Unlimited - Yearly$19.991 Year
- ABIT Unlimited - Lifetime$49.99
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