Tabata Timer vs Tabata 20
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable interval timers
- HIIT and Tabata training support
- Adjustable work and rest times
- Set and cycle configuration
- Interval naming
- Background operation
- Voice cues
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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/
Tabata 20
This app provides a simple and efficient timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) using the 20-second exercise, 10-second rest format. Its intuitive interface allows users to start workouts quickly and focus on their training without distractions.
- 20-second exercise intervals
- 10-second rest intervals
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Streamlined workout timer
- Focuses on HIIT efficiency
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The Tabata 20-10 timer app is a streamlined and efficient tool tailored for "20-second exercise / 10-second rest" interval training, a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that maximizes workout efficiency. It's an essential companion for fitness enthusiasts who demand precision and ease-of-use in their training routines. The app boasts a simple and intuitive interface, allowing users to start their workouts with minimal setup. Its clean design minimizes distractions, enabling users to focus solely on their workout. Tabata 20-10 stands out for its simplicity, functionality, and user-focused design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata 20 at none against Tabata Timer's 5. Tabata 20 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Tabata 20 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 Tabata 20. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | Tabata 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Anthony Klausing |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer
Tabata 20
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
Tabata 20
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tabata Timer
- Premium$1.491 Month
- Premium$2.993 Months
- Premium$4.496 Months
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- Premium$7.491 Year
- Premium$9.99
Tabata 20
No in-app purchases
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