# Tabata Timer vs ABIT

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.

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 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | ABIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abit-custom-exercise-programs/id1274605002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Shannon Bolick](https://appshunter.io/developer/976434392) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ABIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abit-custom-exercise-programs/id1274605002)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Interval and rep timers, AMRAP block support, Full-screen timers, Text-to-speech and audio cues, Workout sharing, Apple Watch sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABIT Unlimited - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ABIT Unlimited - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| ABIT Unlimited - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ABIT free?

ABIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while ABIT averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or ABIT have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; ABIT does not.

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

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and ABIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and ABIT on September 23, 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.*