Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Easy 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

Easy Timer

Features
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Easy Timer is a simple and user-friendly timer app designed for functional fitness workouts: AMRAP, For Time, EMOM, and Tabata. Here's what you'll get: - Timer for "AMRAP" workouts - Timer for "EMOM" workouts - Timer for "For Time" workouts - Timer for "Tabata" workouts Sweat and enjoy the experience with Easy Timer! SUBSCRIPTION COST AND TERMS Easy Timer offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $0.99 per week $1.99 per month These prices are for customers in the United States. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country of residence. Payment for the Easy Timer subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions by accessing your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Easy Timer also offers a lifetime subscription, which is available with a one-time upfront payment of $19.99, providing unlimited access to Easy Timer features forever. For more details about our privacy policy and terms and conditions, please read here: http://axetop.dev/easytimer/privacy http://axetop.dev/easytimer/terms

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Easy Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Easy Timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Easy Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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

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 Easy Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Easy Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus Easy Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerEasy Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoAlexey Goncharov

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

Easy 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

Easy Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$19.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Timer free?
Easy Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Timer or Easy Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Easy Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Easy Timer?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Easy Timer monthly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Easy Timer on May 17, 2026.

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