Tabata Timer vs CARDIOtotal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable interval timers
- HIIT and Tabata training support
- Adjustable work and rest times
- Set and cycle configuration
- Interval naming
- Background operation
- Voice cues
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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/
CARDIOtotal
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer | CARDIOtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Serhiienko | Matias 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
Tabata Timer
- Premium$1.491 Month
- Premium$2.993 Months
- Premium$4.496 Months
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- Premium$7.491 Year
- Premium$9.99
CARDIOtotal
No in-app purchases








