Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Training Lane

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
Read full description

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

Training Lane

Schedule hourly workouts in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with strength training equipment and private infrared sauna sessions. Book for yourself, a friend, or clients with no contracts or memberships required. Track your sessions and stay accountable with reminders.

Highlights
  • Schedule workouts and sauna sessions
  • Book for individuals or groups
  • No contracts or memberships
  • Easy-to-use grid interface
  • Create client/buddy lists
  • Session history for journaling/billing
  • Reminder emails for accountability
Features
Read full description

The booking app that allows you to schedule your workouts and private infrared sauna sessions, by the hour, in a state of the art facility. All the strength training equipment necessary to execute the most efficient workout, at your fingertips. Replicated in eight fully equipped lanes, each available 16 hours a day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Book a lane for yourself, you and a workout buddy, or to train your personal training clients! No contracts! No memberships! Just load your sessions, book and train! Features; -easy to use grid interface -purchase equipped lane or infrared sauna sessions in singles or packages, that never expire -invite guests/clients to join your booking, directly through the app! -create client or workout buddy lists, with ease, to allow for quick invites -history feature allows you to see completed sessions - great for journalling or client billing -reminder emails help you and invited guests/clients stay accountable -book sessions up to a week in advance, with easy view calendar Visit our website for more info about this revolutionary facility in the heart of Toronto! www.traininglane.fit @traininglane

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Training Lane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Training Lane at none against Tabata Timer's 5. Training Lane also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Training Lane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Training Lane every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer versus Training Lane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerTraining Lane
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoTraining Lane

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,729 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Training Lane

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Training Lane

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
Show 1 more
  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
None

Training Lane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Training Lane free?
Training Lane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or Training Lane have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Training Lane does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Training Lane?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Training Lane every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Training Lane on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons