# Tabata Timer vs HIIT Timer Pro

The clearest difference is ads: HIIT Timer Pro at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and HIIT Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 HIIT Timer Pro. 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.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, HIIT Timer Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hiit-timer-pro-intervals/id6747914671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Develak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803580275) |

## 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


### HIIT Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-timer-pro-intervals/id6747914671)

This app provides a precision timer for high-intensity interval training, offering customizable workout parameters and clear visual cues. It supports background playback, haptic feedback, and auto-saves workout history with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Customizable work, rest, and round intervals, Giant countdown screen and progress ring, Studio-grade sound packs with adjustable volume, Background playback and optional haptic feedback, One-tap controls for pause, skip, stop, and mute, Auto-save workout history and performance stats, Offline-first design for training anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimplyTask Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hiit Timer Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is HIIT Timer Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or HIIT Timer Pro?

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

### Do Tabata Timer or HIIT Timer Pro have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; HIIT Timer Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or HIIT Timer Pro?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and HIIT Timer Pro every 9 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and HIIT Timer Pro on September 26, 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.*