Comparison

Tabata Timer vs Brim

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

Brim

Features
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Brim is a daily calorie budget that flexes with your activity. Work out, and your budget refills — automatically.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer4 screens
Brim4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Brim every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer versus Brim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TimerBrim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SerhiienkoPrendev Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag

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

Brim

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

Brim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brim free?
Brim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Timer or Brim have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Brim does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Brim?
Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Brim every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Brim on October 31, 2026.

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