Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Reaction Workout Timer

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

Reaction Workout Timer

Features
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Enhance your reflexes and focus with Reaction Workout Timer that delivers structured timed drills using random cues and clear signals for boxing, MMA, and sports training. Set up sessions quickly with flexible rounds, rest periods, and interval controls tailored to your needs. Features include: Customizable rounds, round length, and rest intervals Random reaction cues with adjustable timing Bias settings for varied wait times Clear signals via beep, haptics, and bright green flash Warm-up rounds, rest cycles, and finish gong Pause, resume, skip, and quick reset controls Large timer display with progress indicator Offline functionality without account requirements Audio mixing compatible with headphones Train anywhere with crisp audio and visual cues that keep your reflex practice sharp and focused. Start improving your reaction speed and timing with every session.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Reaction Workout Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reaction Workout Timer at none against Tabata Timer's 5. Reaction Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price and update cadence 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. Reaction Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Reaction Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus Reaction Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerReaction Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoHitfire Production AB

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

Reaction 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
None

Reaction Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reaction Workout Timer free?
Reaction Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or Reaction Workout Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Reaction Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Reaction Workout Timer?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Reaction Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reaction Workout Timer on September 27, 2026.

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