# Tabata Timer vs Disposable Timer+

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer at 4.9 against Disposable Timer+'s 4.2. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 14). On price, ads, 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 Disposable Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Disposable Timer+ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Disposable Timer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disposable-timer-plus/id1491661491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) |

## 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


### Disposable Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disposable-timer-plus/id1491661491)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various daily tasks. This app allows you to create, label, and reuse timers with customizable durations and gentle or funny alarms. It runs in the background, freeing you to use other applications while keeping track of your timed activities.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously, Create, label, and reuse custom timers, Timers run in the background, Repeat timers up to 100 times, Gentle and funny alarm options, Sleek and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Disposable Timer+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Disposable Timer+?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Disposable Timer+ averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Disposable Timer+ have ads?

Both Tabata Timer and Disposable Timer+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Disposable Timer+?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Disposable Timer+ every 10 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Disposable Timer+ on August 18, 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.*