# Tabata Timer vs AC WELLNESS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AC WELLNESS at none against Tabata Timer's 5. AC WELLNESS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. AC WELLNESS 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 AC WELLNESS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of AC WELLNESS's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, AC WELLNESS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | AC WELLNESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-wellness/id6476009009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [MYNTER S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614159746) |

## 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


### AC WELLNESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-wellness/id6476009009)

This app offers personalized fitness and nutrition plans designed by a certified wellness coach. It includes exercise videos, progress tracking, healthy recipes, and direct access to the coach for support.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans, Flexible nutrition plans, Exercise demonstration videos, Progress tracking (weights, photos, steps), Healthy recipe library, Direct coach contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is AC WELLNESS free?

AC WELLNESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or AC WELLNESS?

AC WELLNESS is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while AC WELLNESS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or AC WELLNESS have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; AC WELLNESS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or AC WELLNESS?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and AC WELLNESS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and AC WELLNESS on September 18, 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.*