# Tabata Timer vs Askesis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askesis at none against Tabata Timer's 5. Askesis also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Askesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Askesis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Askesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askesis-io/id6757963007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [John Fite](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864068337) |

## 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


### Askesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askesis-io/id6757963007)

This precision interval timer is designed for Tabata and HIIT workouts, offering a distraction-free experience. It features a clean, high-contrast display with configurable sprint, recovery, and round durations. The app prioritizes user privacy with zero data collection and offline execution.

**Highlights:** Precision interval timing, Configurable sprint and recovery intervals, High-contrast display, Focus-first UI, Zero data collection, Offline execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Askesis free?

Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Askesis?

Askesis is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Askesis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Askesis have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Askesis does not.

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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.*