Comparison

Tabata Timer vs IntenSync

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

IntenSync

This app helps you create and track custom interval workouts for various fitness activities. It offers voice cues, visual guidance, and progress analytics. Premium features include manual logging, hydration and nutrition planning, and community engagement.

Highlights
  • Custom interval workout builder
  • Voice cues and sound packs
  • Visual workout guidance
  • Workout progress tracking and analytics
  • Manual workout logging (Premium)
  • Hydration and nutrition planning (Premium)
  • Community and accountability features
Features
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Build workouts, follow every set and rep, and stay consistent with one focused training companion. IntenSync brings workout planning, guided exercise sessions, demonstrations, prerecorded voice coaching, progress insights, nutrition, hydration, and Apple Watch controls together in a clean, distraction-free experience. BUILD FOR YOUR GOALS Create structured routines from a preset exercise library for the gym, home, or wherever you train. • Organize exercises into sets and rounds • Choose repetitions or timed intervals • Add rest, recovery, and cooldown periods • Build strength, HIIT, Pilates, cardio, circuit, and bodyweight sessions • Save routines for quick access FOLLOW EVERY SESSION The guided workout player keeps your session moving while clearly showing what to do now and what comes next. • Rep-by-rep pacing for supported exercises • Set, round, repetition, and side tracking • Automatic rest and recovery periods • Prerecorded voice cues • Exercise demonstrations for supported movements • Controls to pause, skip, add time, mute, or finish COACHING AND TRAINING PLANS Use AI-assisted coaching to create practical workout drafts based on your goals and preferences. Review your routine before training and make adjustments when needed. Premium unlocks adaptive training plans, expanded coaching tools, exercise demonstration videos, and deeper workout insights. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Turn completed sessions into a clear view of your training consistency. • Workout history and session summaries • Recent progress • Training momentum • Completion and consistency insights • Detailed analytics with Premium SUPPORT YOUR TRAINING Log hydration and nutrition alongside your workouts. Review daily progress and keep the habits supporting your training in one place. Premium adds smarter planning and reminder tools. TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Premium members can use the Apple Watch companion during an active workout. • See the current exercise, set, repetitions, side, and remaining time • Pause, resume, skip, complete a set, or add time • Hear prerecorded voice cues on Apple Watch when connected • Continue voice guidance automatically on iPhone when the Watch is unavailable • View heart-rate information after granting Health access FREE AND PREMIUM Free features include the workout timer, routine builder, standard prerecorded voice guidance, recent progress, hydration tracking, and nutrition logging. Free browsing screens may contain ads, but ads are not shown during active workouts. IntenSync Premium adds AI-assisted coaching, adaptive training plans, exercise demonstration videos, detailed analytics, additional prerecorded coaching options, Apple Watch controls, and an ad-free experience. IntenSync is intended for general fitness and informational purposes. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Exercise within your abilities and consult a qualified professional when appropriate. SUBSCRIPTIONS IntenSync Premium is available through optional monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel it through your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://intensync.equilibelle.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
IntenSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabata Timer at 9.2K against IntenSync's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and IntenSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for IntenSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, IntenSync every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tabata Timer versus IntenSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerIntenSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB253 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoEquilibelle App Solutions

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,737 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

IntenSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

IntenSync

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
2 purchases

IntenSync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntenSync free?
IntenSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or IntenSync?
IntenSync is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while IntenSync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or IntenSync have ads?
Both Tabata Timer and IntenSync show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or IntenSync?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and IntenSync every 6 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and IntenSync on October 6, 2026.

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