Tabatas Timer vs The Lill Gym
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, built for simplicity and precision. Train on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, or use iPhone and Watch together. You get a clean, focused workout that fits whatever device you're using. Highlights: • Customizable intervals: Set get-ready, work, rest, and rest between cycles, with up to 20 rounds and 20 cycles. Work and rest periods can each run from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. • Large, easy-to-read timer: A bold, high-contrast display with big stats you can read in the middle of a hard set. • Live heart rate: See your heart rate during the workout, with a beating heart icon, on both Apple Watch and iPhone. • iPhone and Apple Watch, in sync: Start a workout on either device and the other follows along. Your settings stay matched between workouts too. • Standalone Apple Watch app: Leave your phone behind and run full workouts from your wrist. • Saves to Apple Health: Workouts are logged as High Intensity Interval Training, with heart rate and active energy, so they count toward your Activity rings. • Quick adjustments: Turn the Digital Crown or tap +/− to change settings. The Watch uses bigger steps for longer durations, so you can set them in fewer turns. • Layouts for every device: Designed for iPhone (portrait and landscape), iPad, and Apple Watch. • Audio and haptic cues: Countdown beeps and vibrations keep you on pace without looking at the screen. Built for athletes, trainers, and anyone who wants to stay focused on the workout, not on complicated settings.
The Lill Gym
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Download The Lill Gym app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://thelillgym.co.nz/ to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Lill Gym at Free against Tabatas Timer's $0.99. The Lill Gym also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
The Lill Gym 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 6 weeks, The Lill Gym every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabatas Timer | The Lill Gym |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Alcala | Benny Lill Fitness Limited |
In-app purchases
Tabatas Timer
No in-app purchases
The Lill Gym
No in-app purchases
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