Comparison

Tabata Timer vs DocWatch

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

DocWatch

Features
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Your dashboard for a Doctor! DocWatch reads your health and fitness data from the Health app (HealthKit), and shows them in a beautiful and useful way! -------------------- HEALTH APP INTEGRATION: DocWatch shows you the following data from the Health app (HealthKit). You can input your data manually into healthkit , and the data is stored securely in our server for analysis. iPhone App: - Heart Rate (Read-only) - Blood Oxygen(Read-only) --Blood Glucose(Read-only) - Blood Pressure(Read-only) - Steps (Read-only) - Walking + Running Distance - Active Energy(Read-only) - Resting Calories (BMR) -------------------- FEATURES: iPhone App: - Displays your fitness data from Apple's Health app - Get custumized meal plan - Get costumised exercise plan - Hourly/daily/weekly graph - Shows previous data - Shows your stats - Sets goals and monitor your progress - Change layouts (Auto / Grid / List) - Shows Steps and Walking + Running Distance automatically -------------------- NOTE: DocWatch does not create any data. It simply reads data from the Health app and store in our server for further analysis. -------------------- PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY: Your data is stored in the Health app (HealthKit), and DocWatch server for analysis will never share your personal health data with any other third party. See full privacy policy for more details. --------------------

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
DocWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocWatch at none against Tabata Timer's 5. DocWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 17 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. DocWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, DocWatch every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer versus DocWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerDocWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoMD Access Limited Liability Company

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

DocWatch

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
None

DocWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocWatch free?
DocWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or DocWatch have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; DocWatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or DocWatch?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and DocWatch every 17 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and DocWatch on October 2, 2026.

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