Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

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

Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with a timer that is ultra-simple to use. Whether it's CrossFit, boxing, or home workouts, customize your rounds, rest, and work periods in just a few taps. Stay Focused: Visual and audio cues guide you without looking at the screen. Train Your Way: Listen to your favorite music while you work out. Track Progress: View your daily streaks and full workout history. Privacy Policy: https://devcros4.github.io/TabataTimer-Site/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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 Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabata Timer versus Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerInterval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr Serhiienkojean-baptiste delcros

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

Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

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
3 purchases

Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT free?
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Timer or Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT monthly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT on September 14, 2026.

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