# Tabata Timer vs Avon Smart V2

Tabata Timer and Avon Smart V2 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Avon Smart V2's. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 4). Avon Smart V2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Avon Smart V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Avon Smart V2. 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 are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Avon Smart V2's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Avon Smart V2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Avon Smart V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avon-smart-v2/id1492391981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **98.4% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Horological Industries Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817183415) |

## 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


### Avon Smart V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avon-smart-v2/id1492391981)

This app pairs with smartwatches to track daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It monitors sleep quality and offers multiple sports modes for activities like running and biking. Receive call and message notifications directly on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Step, distance, and calorie tracking, Sleep quality monitoring, Multiple sports modes, Call and message notifications, Phone and smartwatch finder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Avon Smart V2 free?

Avon Smart V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Avon Smart V2?

Avon Smart V2 is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Avon Smart V2 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Avon Smart V2 have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Avon Smart V2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Avon Smart V2?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Avon Smart V2 every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Avon Smart V2 on October 8, 2026.

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