Comparison

Tabatas Timer vs Couch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Device-optimized layouts (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Audio and haptic cues
Features
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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.

About

Couch

This app provides a simple interval timer for home or gym workouts, ideal for beginners or those with limited time. It guides users through work and rest periods with clear visuals and sounds to encourage movement and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Presets for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Adjustable duration and rounds
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Session tracking for weekly movement
Features
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Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer is a simple interval workout timer for beginners, busy people, and anyone who wants to move more at home, on the road, or at the gym. Use it for walking intervals, light cardio, strength circuits, stretching, or warmups between long screen sessions. Sessions are short, so you can fit them between meetings, shows, or study breaks and still make progress. Set quick sessions, press Start, and follow clear Rest and Work intervals that gently nudge you off the couch and into action. No complex programming, no confusing stats, just an easy way to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Why Couch-O-Meter works • Designed for beginners and returning exercisers • Short intervals that feel doable, not intimidating • Clear countdowns, sounds, and visuals that guide every second • Works for home workouts, outdoor walks, or gym sessions • Helps you build a consistent movement habit over time Features • Custom interval timers for work and rest • Presets for common workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM • Adjustable duration, rounds, and rest so you control the intensity • Big, easy-to-read timer for quick glances during exercise • Audio cues and gentle haptics so you do not have to stare at the screen • Tracks sessions so you can see how often you move each week Whether you are starting from zero, getting back into shape, or just want a friendly reminder to move more during the day, Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into real fitness progress.

Screenshots

Tabatas Timer3 screens
Couch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Couch at Free against Tabatas Timer's $0.99. Couch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Couch is free to download; Tabatas Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Couch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabatas Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Couch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabatas Timer versus Couch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabatas TimerCouch
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaNils Bunde

Customer experience

Tabatas Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Couch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tabatas Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Couch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabatas Timer free?
Tabatas Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Couch free?
Couch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabatas Timer or Couch?
Couch is rated higher. Tabatas Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Couch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabatas Timer or Couch have ads?
Neither Tabatas Timer nor Couch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabatas Timer or Couch?
Tabatas Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Couch every 3 days. Most recently, Tabatas Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Couch on October 13, 2026.

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