# Tabata Timer vs Burn It

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer at 4.9 against Burn It's 3.8. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 4). Burn It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Burn It sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Burn It's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Burn It every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Burn It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-interval-timer-tabata/id1459840470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **98.4% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Roman Nikolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618004965) |

## 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


### Burn It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-interval-timer-tabata/id1459840470)

This interval timer app is designed for circuit training, group classes, and independent practice. It allows users to create custom workouts or utilize pre-set Tabata routines. The app also includes a stopwatch and a simple, intuitive interface for effective training sessions.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval workouts, Pre-set Tabata routines, Stopwatch functionality, Group class timer, Simple interface, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 75% | $0.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 50% | $1.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 25% | $2.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Burn It free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Burn It?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Burn It averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Burn It have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Burn It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Burn It?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Burn It every 3 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Burn It on October 5, 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.*