# Tabata Timer vs Interval Flow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Interval Flow's 48%. Tabata Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 168). Interval Flow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Interval Flow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Interval Flow's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Flow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Interval Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [4.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-flow-wod-timer/id6444124987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## 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


### Interval Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-flow-wod-timer/id6444124987)

This app revolutionizes fitness routines with deep customization and advanced tracking for various activities like HIIT, Yoga, and CrossFit. It allows users to create, share, and follow personalized workouts with features like color-coded intervals, real-time progress tracking, and voice assistance.

**Highlights:** Color-coded intervals, Customizable circuits, Real-time progress tracking, Voice assist and search, Exercise library, Workout sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month, 3 day trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Year discounted | $25.95 | per year |
| 1 Year, 3 day trial | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Intro month | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Flow free?

Interval Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Interval Flow?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Interval Flow averages 4.7 from 168 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Interval Flow have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Interval Flow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Interval Flow?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Flow fortnightly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Flow on September 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*