# Tabata Timer vs SOHFIT

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | SOHFIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sohfit/id6450696189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Dattatrya Palde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802891051) |

## 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


### SOHFIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sohfit/id6450696189)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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