Tabata Timer vs RM
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
RM
Calculate elevation weights and training times to maximize your efficiency during weight training. Easily switch units by touching them.
- Calculate elevation weights
- Calculate training times
- Maximize training efficiency
- Lean training optimization
- Unit switching
Read full descriptionHide full description
You can calculate elevation weights and times according to your purpose during weight training. Let's maximize efficiency with lean training Touch the unit to change the unit.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer at 4.9 against RM's 2.0. Tabata Timer also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). RM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. RM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of RM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, RM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | RM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Ikki Yoshimiya |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer
RM
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
RM
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
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Premium$7.491 Year
- Premium$9.99
RM
No in-app purchases
