Comparison

Tabata Timer vs upWod 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

upWod Timer

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and weightlifting. It offers customizable sound alerts, background notifications, and a clear display, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • CrossFit WOD timer
  • HIIT and Interval Training timer
  • Weightlifting set timer
  • AMRAP and EMOM timer
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Background notifications
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Your every-day workout timer for: - CrossFit WODs or Cross-Training - Interval Training or HIIT - Weightlifting Sets - AMRAP As Many Rounds And Reps As Possible - EMOM Every Minute On The Minute - For Time - Tabata All Timers are ad-free and free to use. UP Timer Pro unlocks additional features: - Mix and match multiple timers. - Save and repeat past timers. - Black and white theme. - Support an independent developer for the months of work that went into the making of this timer. Features: - Sounds for half-way and new round. - Notifications while the timer is running in the background. - Works while listening to music. - Efficient timer-setup. - Navigate through rounds and multiple timers. - Readable from far away. - Display stays on while timer is running. - Real-time generated colours, changing with every second (turn it off in the settings if you prefer a still colour). - Dark Mode This timer has been months in the making with a lot of attention to detail. I hope you like it!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
upWod Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: upWod Timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 upWod 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 upWod Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, upWod Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus upWod Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerupWod Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoIvo Maag

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

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

upWod Timer

All ratings9 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

upWod 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
Show 1 more
  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
1 purchases

upWod Timer

One-time1
  • upWod Timer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is upWod Timer free?
upWod Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or upWod Timer?
upWod Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while upWod Timer averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or upWod Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; upWod Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or upWod Timer?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and upWod Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and upWod Timer on September 1, 2026.

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