Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Interval Timer

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
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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/

About

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT and Tabata. It features a minimalist design, audio guidance, rep counting, and workout history tracking. You can use your favorite music apps while training.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers and presets
  • Audio guidance and beep sounds
  • Rep counting functionality
  • Workout history and calendar view
  • Minimalist and glanceable design
  • Music app integration
Features
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Core is a professional interval timer for your daily workouts! - Workout with music: just use your favorite music apps while training. - Count Reps: can be used as a counter to count your workout reps. - Minimalist design: elegant interface and glanceable from afar. - Customizable timers: simple to create your own timers and save presets. - Audio Guide: beep sounds to use in noisy environments and voice guidance. - Workout history: keep track of your workout with stats and calendar view. - Suitable for all kinds of interval training: HIIT, Tabata, boxing, yoga, calisthenics, CrossFit, cardio exercises, circuit training and etc. This app includes optional auto-renewable subscriptions: Monthly ($1.99), Yearly ($7.99). Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://xydigital.studio/Privacy-Policy-4e08709f9d9144558415c7776536786d Terms of use: https://xydigital.studio/Terms-of-Use-5d480081e6624643a7ac87cc87caf9f9 If you have any ideas to improve the App, please contact us via coretimerapp@gmail.com. Your feedback is highly valued!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoYating Lu

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Interval Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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

Interval Timer

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
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Interval Timer?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer on June 5, 2026.

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