Comparison

Tabata Timer vs CARDIOtotal

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

CARDIOtotal

Features
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CARDIOtotal es la herramienta para llevar el control exacto de tus entrenamientos. Nuestra app te permite tener un seguimiento detallado de cada rutina y registrar tu estado físico día a día. ¿Qué podés hacer en la app? Entrenamientos exclusivos: Cada rutina está diseñada y planificada por nuestro equipo de profesionales para adaptarse a tus objetivos. Videos explicativos propios: Asegurá la técnica correcta apoyándote en material audiovisual exclusivo, grabado directamente por nuestros profes con el paso a paso de cada ejercicio. Seguimiento pre y post entreno: Registrá cómo te sentís antes de arrancar y al finalizar tu sesión para llevar un control real de tu energía, carga y fatiga diaria. Detalle completo de cada ejercicio: Visualizá la información exacta para la ejecución, teniendo siempre a mano las series, repeticiones y los tiempos de pausa y descanso.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
CARDIOtotal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CARDIOtotal at none against Tabata Timer's 5. CARDIOtotal also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CARDIOtotal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, CARDIOtotal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus CARDIOtotal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerCARDIOtotal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoMatias Ruhl

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

CARDIOtotal

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

CARDIOtotal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CARDIOtotal free?
CARDIOtotal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or CARDIOtotal have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; CARDIOtotal does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or CARDIOtotal?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and CARDIOtotal every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and CARDIOtotal on October 5, 2026.

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