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 helps you structure workouts with customizable timers for high-intensity intervals and rest periods. Track your progress, create personalized training plans, or use recommendations to achieve fitness goals. Enhance your sessions with customizable themes, sounds, and voiceovers.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Workout logging
  • Personalized training programs
  • Recommended routines
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Multiple voiceover options
Features
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An easy-to-use timer app useful for gym and home workouts and for separating periods of high activity and rest to stay most productive during your day. Create your own training programs or use our recommendations to suit your goals. Keep a daily workout log and motivate yourself to achieve new goals. Many options for customizing the appearance of the application, such as color themes, sounds and multiple voiceover choises. You will never miss a signal again. With this app you can get in shape, lose weight, keep a clear and focused mind and became more healthfull person. Privacy policy: https://timer.works/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://timer.works/terms.html

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Interval timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Interval timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 37) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 Interval timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Interval timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 30, 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) — better4.8 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoDmitriy Beloglazov

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 ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%

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

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Week3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Premium - Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium - Year$19.491 Year

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?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Interval timer averages 4.8 from 37 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 daily. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval timer on August 30, 2026.

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