# Tabata Timer vs Press Play and Go 2

Tabata Timer and Press Play and Go 2 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Press Play and Go 2's. Tabata Timer also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Press Play and Go 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Press Play and Go 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Press Play and Go 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Press Play and Go 2's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Press Play and Go 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Press Play and Go 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-play-and-go-2/id1639478546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [X3 Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/458005817) |

## 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


### Press Play and Go 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-play-and-go-2/id1639478546)

This app helps group fitness instructors manage music and choreography for their classes. It allows for custom playlist creation, automatic volume adjustment, and display of choreography cues. Track class history, participant attendance, and generate reports for invoicing.

**Highlights:** Playlist creation with music and choreography, Automatic volume leveling, Display of choreography cues, Offline music playback, Class history and attendance tracking, Invoicing reports, Practice mode with slow-down and repeat

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| Half-Yearly subscription | $11.99 | one-time |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Press Play and Go 2 free?

Press Play and Go 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Press Play and Go 2?

Press Play and Go 2 is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Press Play and Go 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Press Play and Go 2 have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Press Play and Go 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Press Play and Go 2?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Press Play and Go 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Press Play and Go 2 on November 3, 2026.

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