Tabata Timer vs BS
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
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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/
BS
A straightforward workout timer designed for focus, offering customizable rounds, intervals, and start delays without any advertisements. Adjust sound effects to suit your training style for a distraction-free experience.
- Customizable number of rounds
- Adjustable time per round
- Configurable rest intervals
- Pre-workout countdown
- Adjustable sound effects
- Ad-free experience
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Focus on your workout, not on ads. This BS Free Interval Timer satisfies your basic timer needs without any mid-workout distractions. Freely select the number of rounds, time per round, time in between rounds, or time before starting. Adjust any sound effects to your personal preference. If you are looking for a basic timer, this one is simple, effective and absolutely BS free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BS at none against Tabata Timer's 5. BS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. BS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, BS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | BS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews — better | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Simon Plovyt |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer
BS
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
BS
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
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- Premium$7.491 Year
- Premium$9.99
BS
No in-app purchases
