Tabatas Timer vs TimerCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tabatas Timer
A precise countdown timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It offers customizable intervals, a clear display, and device-specific layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Audio and haptic cues keep you on track during your training sessions.
- Customizable work and rest intervals
- Large, high-contrast display
- Device-optimized layouts (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Audio and haptic cues
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The ultimate Tabata and HIIT timer designed for simplicity and precision. Whether you’re training on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, this app delivers a clean, focused workout experience that adapts to your device. Highlights: • Customizable Intervals: Easily adjust work, rest, get-ready time, and cycles. • Large, Glanceable Timer: Bold, high-contrast display optimized for visibility during workouts. • Smart Layouts for All Devices: Tailored UIs for iPhone (portrait/landscape), iPad, and now Apple Watch. • Apple Watch App: Full standalone mode—leave your phone behind. • Audio & Haptic Cues: Beeps and vibrations keep you on pace without needing to look. Built for athletes, trainers, and anyone who wants to stay focused without fumbling through complicated settings.
TimerCue
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TimerCue is the simple, powerful timer for all your interval workouts. • Custom Workouts: Define prep, work, rest durations and number of rounds. • Voice & Haptic Cues: Stay on track hands‑free with spoken countdowns and vibrations. • Save & Reuse: Name and store unlimited workouts. • Dark & Light Modes: Seamless SwiftUI design in any appearance. • Background Audio: Keep speech cues playing even when your screen is locked. • Workout Analytics: Track your performance and progress over time. • Training Calendar: Plan and review your workouts with helpful reminders. • Widgets & Extensions: View your upcoming sessions and recent stats at a glance. • Dynamic Island & Live Activities: Stay focused with real-time feedback during your sessions. • And Much More: Designed to enhance every aspect of your training experience. Perfect for HIIT, circuit training, strength intervals or any timed routine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TimerCue at Free against Tabatas Timer's $0.99. TimerCue also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Tabatas Timer's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
TimerCue is free to download; Tabatas Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tabatas Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TimerCue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabatas Timer | TimerCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Alcala | Marco Tedeschini |
In-app purchases
Tabatas Timer
No in-app purchases
TimerCue
No in-app purchases
