# Tabata Timer vs Zeal Effect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Zeal Effect's 0%. Tabata Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 1). Zeal Effect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Zeal Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zeal Effect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Zeal Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeal-effect/id6504243248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Uplyft Innovations Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485155244) |

## 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


### Zeal Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeal-effect/id6504243248)

Monitor your exercise, diet, and daily steps. Analyze your weekly eating habits to stay aligned with your fitness objectives. Engage with the community and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Exercise tracking, Diet analysis, Step counting, Progress monitoring, Community feature, Weekly diet reports

**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 Zeal Effect free?

Zeal Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Zeal Effect?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Zeal Effect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Zeal Effect have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Zeal Effect does not.

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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.*