Tabata Timer vs Multi
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/
Multi
This app offers multiple stopwatches and interval timers for precise time management. It's ideal for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone needing to track multiple events or durations simultaneously. Features include lap timing, interval customization, and video synchronization for detailed analysis.
- Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously
- Record lap and split times
- Customizable interval timers
- Video-synced timing (premium)
- Export data to Excel/Google Sheets
- Sound and vibration alerts
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All basic features are available for free! Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone who needs to measure multiple times simultaneously! As a runner myself, I created this app from the perspective of athletes and team managers who want precise and flexible timing tools. A multi stopwatch and interval timer for team managers, race timing, training, games, business time tracking, and anyone who needs to time multiple people or events at once. Built for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport, fitness training, games, work-from-home billing, and everyday timing. Record lap and split times, manage multiple stopwatches, save results, and review past sessions in the calendar. ■Stopwatch Features Run 20+ stopwatches simultaneously (device-dependent) Record lap and split times for multiple people or lanes Save and review data with a built-in calendar view Copy or export timing results for Excel and Google Sheets No-look lap timing for fast-moving races where you cannot keep watching the screen Useful for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport timing, games, events, and business workflows ■Video-Synced Timing (Premium Feature) Sync stopwatch time with video playback: slow motion, fast-forward, or pause Measure finishes and lap times more accurately Review sprint finishes, swimming touches, race moments, or close results frame by frame Easily record multiple athletes' lap times by pausing the video and logging times ■Interval Timer Supports up to 99 repeats and 5 customizable intervals Set sound alerts, vibration, and background operation Perfect for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, study sessions, cooking, and daily routines ■Recommended For Track & field coaches and team managers Swimming coaches and lane timers Runners, swimmers, cyclists, and athletes PE teachers and fitness trainers Cycling, motorsport, keirin, and other race timing Games, events, billing, business tasks, and any situation that needs multiple timers How to Use Switching Modes: Swipe horizontally to toggle between Stopwatch and Timer. ■Stopwatch Tap START, STOP, LAP, or RESET as needed Save data via the bottom-left data icon -> Save -> add a title Tap the stopwatch screen to rename players or lanes View saved data: tap Data -> Calendar -> select a marked day -> choose a title and name ■Timer Add up to 5 intervals by tapping the "+" button Set repeat count by tapping the repeat icon Tap the sound icon to toggle sound or vibration Countdown begins automatically when the timer starts Reset any time with the RESET button Sound Effects: Courtesy of OtoLogic
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabata Timer at 9.2K against Multi's 105. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (98% vs 86%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Multi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 4.8 for Multi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 105, 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 86% of Multi's.
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Multi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | Multi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better | 4.8 (105 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews — better | 86.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | 105 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Koki Osada |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer
Multi
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
Multi
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
Multi
- Grade up timer$0.99
- NoLook Timer$0.99
- Oline Timer$1.99
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- remove ads$2.99
Questions
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