Comparison

Tabata Timer vs HiiT

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

HiiT

Features
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HiiT - Training Timer, can be used for any type of interval training. You can use this app at home, at the gym, or for interval work on the track as well. No matter if you're doing cardio, bodyweight, calisthenics, or high intensity interval training (HIIT), this app is definitely the right one for you! [Features] 1. Simple and easy to understand user interface. 2. Customizable work and rest intervals. We'd like to know how to improve our apps, if you like the simple application please leave us a review in App store. Contact us at Shrimp Studio: https://www.shrimpstudio.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShrimpStudio.Apps

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
HiiT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer at every 10 days against HiiT's every 6 months. Tabata Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

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 HiiT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, HiiT every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus HiiT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerHiiT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoChia-Chun Hsieh

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

HiiT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

HiiT

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiiT free?
HiiT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Timer or HiiT have ads?
Both Tabata Timer and HiiT show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or HiiT?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and HiiT every 6 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and HiiT on October 5, 2026.

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