Comparison

Tabata Timer vs PersonalGim

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

PersonalGim

Features
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Ahora con Personal Gim App, vamos a poder estar aún más cerca que antes! Con esta nueva, creativa y novedosa herramienta tendremos un registro de tus progresos, de tus objetivos, de tus presentes (te vamos a tener controlado), además podremos tener un chat para intercambiar consultas y demás cuestiones que vayan surgiendo del día a día. También podremos enviarte tus entrenamientos cuando estés de viaje, así que ya no hay excusas!!! Además hay una sección en donde podremos juntos plantearnos objetivos mucho mas específicos para tu desarrollo personal. Y no te queremos contar todo así lo descubrimos juntos!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
PersonalGim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PersonalGim at none against Tabata Timer's 5. PersonalGim also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PersonalGim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus PersonalGim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerPersonalGim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoMYNTER S.A.S.

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

PersonalGim

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

PersonalGim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PersonalGim free?
PersonalGim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or PersonalGim have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; PersonalGim does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or PersonalGim?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and PersonalGim every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and PersonalGim on September 18, 2026.

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