Comparison

Tabata Timer vs SOHFIT

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

SOHFIT

This app offers personalized fitness and wellness programs designed to make getting fit enjoyable and sustainable. It focuses on simple, back-to-basics approaches, integrating fun and community support into a holistic lifestyle change.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Workout tracking
  • Goal progress tracking
  • Real-time coach messaging
  • Push notification reminders
  • Community support
Features
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Launched in October 2017, SOHFIT was started on a very simple premise: there has to be more to getting fit than spending fruitless hours on boring workouts and impossible-to-implement diets. SOHFIT’s highly personalised and individually tailored programmes focus on keeping it simple and going back to basics. At SOHFIT we strongly believe that every wellness regime must have an X-factor. At SOHFIT, that X-factor is having fun and being part of a community. SOHFIT is more than just a workout, it’s a lifestyle. It is about feeling good, both on the inside and outside. Through SOHFIT, Sohrab and his team of experienced coaches aim to change people’s perspective on fitness. Through the app you can: Access training plans and track workouts Schedule workouts and stay committed by beating your personal bests Track progress towards your goals Message your coach in real-time Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities The App uses HealthKitt APIs for Steps and Distance metric tracking. Download the app today!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
SOHFIT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOHFIT at none against Tabata Timer's 5. SOHFIT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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. SOHFIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 SOHFIT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, SOHFIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer versus SOHFIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerSOHFIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoDattatrya Palde

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,729 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

SOHFIT

All ratings2 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

SOHFIT

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
None

SOHFIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOHFIT free?
SOHFIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or SOHFIT?
SOHFIT is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while SOHFIT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or SOHFIT have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; SOHFIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or SOHFIT?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and SOHFIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and SOHFIT on October 6, 2026.

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