Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Interval Timer ++

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Interval Timer ++

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit workouts. Easily set up work, rest, and repeat intervals, track your progress, and integrate with your health data. Enjoy your workouts with background music and notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest/repeat intervals
  • Supports iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Workout history in calendar view
  • Health app integration (HealthKit)
  • Background notifications
  • Listen to music during workouts
  • Premium timers for mixed fitness types
Features
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Award-winning app for your daily workouts! Simple set up, intense workout: *** One touch to set up Workout, Rest, and Repeat. *** Supports both iPhone and Apple Watch *** Colorful design, to give you some eye candy while working hard *** Multiple timers for easy access and training *** Premium timers where different fitness types are mixed *** Background notification, so you can keep working out while browsing other apps, or even when screen is locked *** Listen to your favorite music while working out *** See your workout history in calendar view Health App Integration We integrate with the health app (HealthKit) to read and track your steps data and show them in a beautiful way. Feature details: - Workout duration: 2 seconds to 8 minutes - Rest duration: 0 seconds to 8 minutes - Repeat: 20 times (50 times if purchased Premium Subscription) - Premium timers: mix fitness types, including Planks, Jumping Jack, Push Ups, Sit Ups, High Knees, Side Planks, Butt Kicks, Side Lunges, Lunges, etc. - Multiple timers for quick access - Name your timers - Swipe-to-delete timers - Drag-n-drop to reorder custom timers - 10 seconds count down, so you can get into workout position - Count down sound before next workout starts, for you to recover position - Pause and resume workout at any time - Reset at any time if workout was interrupted - Calendar view: shows your work/rest/repeat sessions - Listen to your favorite music in background, while working out the Interval Timer in foreground - Background music will be tuned down when playing workout sounds - Vibration / Haptic feedbacks between workout and rest - Ability to mute all workout sound Users say good works after usage: "I love the simplicity and ease of use of this app. It is almost exactly what I am looking for." "No frills or gimmicks, this app gives it to you straight, which is how interval timers should work IMO." "An eye-candy for your tough workouts." "Mind-blowing on how easy it is to use." "Simple. Does EXACTLY what you need." Also checkout our awesome demo video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO_z8mN1asU Interval Timer Pro (In App Purchase): - Create unlimited number of timers for easy access - Use our premium timers - Repeat workout for more than 20 times • You can subscribe for Interval Timer Pro inside the app; subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Alternatively a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of current period. • Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. • To manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal: - Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store - Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen - Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID. - Tap Subscriptions. - Tap the subscription you want to manage. - Use the options to manage your subscription. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. We take the security of our customers very seriously. Read our Terms of Service at https://sunnystudio.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/interval-timer-terms-of-us/ and our Privacy Policy at https://sunnystudio.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/interval-timer-privacy-policy/ Attributions: Lock by Maxim Kulikov from the Noun Project Premium by Gregor Cresnar from the Noun Project

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Interval Timer ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tabata Timer and Interval Timer ++ both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Interval Timer ++'s. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Interval Timer ++'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Interval Timer ++ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 4.8 for Interval Timer ++. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Interval Timer ++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer ++ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus Interval Timer ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerInterval Timer ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better4.8 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.2K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoSunny Studio

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Interval Timer ++

All ratings14,778 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews536 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.6%

User reviews

Tabata Timer

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Interval Timer ++

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Straightforward interval timer functionality
  • 💡 Customizable timers and workouts
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases required

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent sound and volume issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with timer functionality and data sync
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when running in background
  • 🚫 Limited customization options for timers and workouts

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

Interval Timer ++

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timers not working correctly after app updates
  • Custom timers not saving or syncing across devices
  • Unexpected pausing or stopping of timers during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name and save custom workouts
  • Option to adjust rest time for individual exercises
  • Countdown beeps or voice cues during intervals
  • Integration with Apple Watch and other fitness devices

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
8 purchases

Interval Timer ++

Subscriptions5
  • Interval Timer Pro7 Days trial$0.992 Months
  • Interval Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Interval Timer Pro$1.997 Days
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  • Interval Timer Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Pro for a Year7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Timer for One Week$2.99
  • Premium Timer for One Year$7.99
  • Premium Timer for Entire Life$8.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer ++ free?
Interval Timer ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Interval Timer ++?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Interval Timer ++ averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or Interval Timer ++ have ads?
Both Tabata Timer and Interval Timer ++ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Interval Timer ++?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Timer ++ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer ++ on September 24, 2026.

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