Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Workout Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Workout Timer

Features
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Workout Timer · Interval Timer · Tabata Timer · Timer for Workouts · Interval Timer Free · HIIT Timer BestWorkout is the all-in-one workout timer that turns any phone into a powerful personal coach. From a quick four-minute Tabata timer to a 40-minute strength circuit, this flexible interval timer adapts to every fitness style while remaining 100% offline and ad-free. If you have ever searched for a reliable timer for workouts that works anywhere, BestWorkout is the answer—an interval timer free of paywalls yet packed with premium features. Why BestWorkout Is the Ultimate Workout Timer Fully Customisable Interval Timer • Dial in exact work, rest, and long-rest values in seconds or minutes. • Set total sets, rounds, or an open-ended stopwatch mode. • The colour-changing display and optional vibration ensure you always feel the phase change, making it perfect as a HIIT timer in noisy gyms or outdoor runs. Unlimited Bookmarks for Every Timer for Workouts • Save an endless library of routines: kettlebell sets, boxing rounds, Pilates flows, even Pomodoro study sessions. • Duplicate any workout timer and tweak one field to create progressive overload plans. PRO : Calendar and History Insights • Every completed interval timer logs to a colour-coded calendar. • Tap any day to review total work minutes, completed sets, and streak length. Interval Timer Free and Privacy-First • No accounts, no ads, no trackers: BestWorkout is a genuinely free interval timer. • Perfect for basement gyms, aeroplane cabins, or remote trails—no signal required. • Battery-optimised code lets a marathon workout timer run for hours without draining your phone. Complete Device Control • Screen wake-lock keeps digits visible until the final beep. • Haptic strength slider ranges from silent taps to strong buzzes. Multilingual Support Out of the Box • Interface and voice prompts localised in English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português, 日本語, 한국어, Русский, Türkçe, العربية, among others. • Units switch automatically between seconds and minutes for a seamless global workout timer experience. Lightning-Fast Start-Up • A three-step intro helps you build your first interval timer in sixty seconds. • Includes a classic Tabata timer, a strength HIIT timer, and an EMOM to showcase versatility. How to Create Your Perfect Workout Timer Tap the + button in Bookmarks. Choose Single-Exercise or Multi-Exercise. Enter work seconds, rest seconds, sets or rounds, and optional long rest. Name the routine—example: “20-10 Tabata Timer ×8.” Press Save, then Start: your new interval timer begins instantly. Sample Routines to Spark Ideas • Tabata Timer: 20 s work / 10 s rest × 8 • Strength Interval Timer: 45 s lifts / 15 s rest, long rest 60 s after 5 rounds • Pyramid HIIT Timer: 30-40-50-40-30 s work with equal rest • Boxing Timer for Workouts: 3 min rounds, 1 min corner rest, repeat 12 times • Mobility Flow: 60 s stretch, 30 s rest across five poses, repeat twice Expert Tips for Interval Timer Mastery • Long-press a calendar entry to reschedule or add performance notes. • Run music in the background; phase changes still vibrate or announce quietly through headphones. Privacy Pledge Your data stays on your device—BestWorkout never sends workout history to the cloud. It requests only vibration and wake-lock permissions, keeping the interval timer free from intrusive ads or analytics. Ready to Level Up? Download BestWorkout now and transform every session with the most versatile workout timer, interval timer, Tabata timer, timer for workouts, interval timer free, and HIIT timer on the market. Set your goals, press Start, and make every second stronger. Privacy Policy: https://burnai.app/privacy-policy-workouttimer.html Terms Of Services: https://burnai.app/terms-of-services-workouttimer.html

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Workout Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Workout Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tabata Timer versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerWorkout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoAhmet Yagız Sarıdogan

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

Workout Timer

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

Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Timer or Workout Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

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