Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Ted's Lift Help

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

Ted's Lift Help

This app allows clients to track their nutrition, access personalized workout programs, and complete regular check-ins. Users can also submit exercise videos for review and access helpful guides. It is designed for individuals engaged in a paid coaching plan.

Highlights
  • Nutrition tracking
  • View workout programs
  • Complete check-ins
  • Send exercise videos
  • Access guides
Features
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The Ted's Lift Help App is available for Ted's clients to use to track their nutrition, view their programs, complete check ins, send exercise videos, view guides, and more. For more information, head to www.tedslifthelp.com *Requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Ted's Lift Help3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ted's Lift Help at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Ted's Lift Help also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Ted's Lift Help sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per month. 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 Ted's Lift Help. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Ted's Lift Help every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus Ted's Lift Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerTed's Lift Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoTeds Lift Help, LLC

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,441 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,798 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Ted's Lift Help

All ratings1 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

Ted's Lift Help

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

Ted's Lift Help

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Plan$199.991 Month

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ted's Lift Help free?
Ted's Lift Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Ted's Lift Help?
Ted's Lift Help is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Ted's Lift Help averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or Ted's Lift Help have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Ted's Lift Help does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Ted's Lift Help?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Ted's Lift Help every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ted's Lift Help on November 3, 2026.

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