# Tabata Timer vs Ryze Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Ryze Connect's 24%. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Ryze Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Ryze Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Ryze Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Ryze Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **98.4% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Directed Electronics Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083778713) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
- 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
- 🎵 Plays music in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- 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


### Ryze Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryze-connect/id1605707315)

This app acts as your personal health steward, integrating health and movement tracking from your wearable device. It helps you monitor and improve sleep, manage weight goals, and record various exercise activities. You can also customize your device's look and share achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Health data recording (HR, sleep, weight), Movement and activity tracking, Wearable device control, Customizable watch faces, Achievement sharing and virtual medals, Apple Health (HealthKit) synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Tracks steps accurately
- 👍 Tracks heart rate accurately
- 👍 Tracks sleep accurately

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Health
- 🐛 Alexa not working
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection problems
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Data loss when signal is lost

**Reported bugs**

- Heart rate & sleep breakdown not synced with Apple Health
- Steps out by over 1000 when syncing to Apple Health
- Phone Bluetooth shows as off when trying to pair watch
- Heart rate tracker not working anymore
- Notifications disconnects instantly

**Requested features**

- Add more sport training options (e.g., netball)
- Add more useful watch faces
- Allow changing the time on the watch
- Add custom alarm names for kids' watches
- Ability to set tasks for kids' watches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ryze Connect free?

Ryze Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tabata Timer or Ryze Connect have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Ryze Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Ryze Connect?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Ryze Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ryze Connect on October 14, 2026.

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