Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Tone

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

Tone

Access a comprehensive fitness experience with energizing music and expert-led video sessions. Train anytime, anywhere with on-demand classes and build your routine. Unlock premium content through subscriptions or individual purchases.

Highlights
  • Energizing workout music
  • Expert-led video sessions
  • On-demand classes
  • Customizable routines
  • Premium content access
  • Cardio, strength, dance, yoga
Features
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Transform your workouts with a complete fitness experience — all in one app. Whether you're training at home, at the gym, or on the go, our app gives you unlimited access to high-quality fitness content designed to keep you motivated and moving. - Workout with energizing music - Follow expert-led video sessions - Train anytime, anywhere - Build your routine with on-demand classes - Unlock premium content with a subscription or individual purchases Our growing library includes cardio, strength, dance, yoga, and more — with content suitable for all levels. Download now and start your fitness journey today! --- **Subscriptions & Purchases** Subscribe for full access or buy content individually — you choose what works best for you. New content added regularly. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Tone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tone at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Tone sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Tone. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Tone weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus Tone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerTone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoGonzalo Rodolfo Fernandez Larravide

Customer experience

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,707 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

Tone

All ratings1 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

Tone

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
Show 1 more
  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
33 purchases

Tone

Subscriptions12
  • Montly x4 Fractal Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Montly x3 Fractal Subscription$8.491 Month
  • Fitboots Subscription Trial Test1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Gil Lopes$9.991 Month
  • Christos Gabriel$9.991 Month
  • FitBoots - Ultimate Fit Rebound1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Monthly x1 Fractal Subscription$10.991 Month
  • Steel Combat - Monthly Access$10.991 Month
  • Steel Training Monthly Access$10.991 Month
  • Ultimate Fit Groove-Monthly access1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Tiben Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Urban$19.991 Month
One-time21
  • ToneTrack Album purchase$11.99
  • Mix Fitness beat$14.99
  • ToneTrack Album Video purchase$17.99
Show 18 more
  • Fitness Beat Video$19.99
  • 20 dolars Album$19.99
  • Fitness Beat Bundle$29.99
  • ToneTrack Album Video purchase$29.99
  • Tonetrack $58 purchase$57.99
  • Steel Mixes X2 – Special Offer$59.99
  • ToneTrack $75 purchase$74.99
  • ToneTrack $80 purchase$79.99
  • ToneTrack $85 purchase$84.99
  • ToneTrack $89 purchase$89.99
  • ToneTrack $95 purchase$94.99
  • ToneTrack $100 purchase$99.99
  • ToneTrack $105 purchase$104.99
  • ToneTrack $110 purchase$109.99
  • ToneTrack $200 purchase$199.99
  • ToneTrack $250 purchase$249.99
  • ToneTrack $300 Purchase$299.99
  • ToneTrack $400 purchase$399.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tone free?
Tone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Tone?
Tone is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Tone averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer or Tone have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Tone does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Tone?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Tone weekly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tone on September 14, 2026.

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