Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Ultimate tabata workout 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

Ultimate tabata workout timer

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. It allows users to focus on their exercises without needing to constantly check the time, with options for music playback and saving workout data.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Focus on workouts
  • Music playback
  • Save workout activities
  • Phone and watch compatibility
Features
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Tabata timer allows you to focus on your workouts while going through your exercises. You can use the application on your phone or watch, listen to the music while exercising and save your workout activities in Health app.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Ultimate tabata workout timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate tabata workout timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Ultimate tabata workout timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Ultimate tabata workout timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus Ultimate tabata workout timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerUltimate tabata workout timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoAlexandr Peancovschi

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

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

Ultimate tabata workout timer

All ratings2 ratings
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

Ultimate tabata workout 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
1 purchases

Ultimate tabata workout timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited workouts$0.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate tabata workout timer free?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Ultimate tabata workout timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Ultimate tabata workout timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ultimate tabata workout timer on September 20, 2026.

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