# Tabata Timer vs 1RM Club

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabata Timer at 9.2K against 1RM Club's 1. 1RM Club's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 1RM Club sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for 1RM Club. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 1RM Club's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, 1RM Club fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | 1RM Club |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1rm-club-rep-calculator-and-log/id6480015465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 40 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [NO KNOT SOFTWARE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737896610) |

## 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


### 1RM Club

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1rm-club-rep-calculator-and-log/id6480015465)

This fitness app helps users track and improve their strength training. It allows for detailed logging of workouts, calculation of rep maxes, and visualization of progress through dynamic graphs. Users can also participate in global challenges and utilize built-in timers for rest periods.

**Highlights:** Rep Max Tracking, Workout Logging, Progress Tracking Graphs, Built-in Stopwatch, Rest Break Timers, Global Challenge Leaderboard, AI-Generated Challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1RM Club | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is 1RM Club free?

1RM Club is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or 1RM Club?

1RM Club is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while 1RM Club averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or 1RM Club have ads?

Both Tabata Timer and 1RM Club show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or 1RM Club?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and 1RM Club fortnightly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and 1RM Club on October 12, 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.*