Comparison

Tabatas Timer vs CareLog

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

CareLog

This app helps caregivers manage the care of loved ones by tracking medications, logging daily observations, and preparing for doctor visits. It offers reminders for doses and appointments, and securely stores all data locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Medication tracking with dose and schedule
  • Daily observation logging (mood, pain, sleep)
  • Doctor visit preparation tools
  • Emergency Info Card
  • Medication refill reminders
  • Appointment tracking with reminders
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CareLog is the private, offline-first care journal for anyone looking after an aging parent, spouse, or loved one. Track every medication, log daily observations, and walk into each doctor visit prepared - with care data stored on your device and shared only when you choose. Caring for someone you love is hard enough. CareLog makes the logistical side simpler so you can focus on the human side. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Log every medication with dose, schedule, prescriber, and refill date. CareLog nudges you at each dose time with Mark as Taken and Snooze 15 min actions right on the lock screen. - Keep a gentle daily check-in of mood, pain, appetite, sleep, mobility, confusion, and falls. In-person, phone, video call, or reported by someone else - every visit counts. - Prepare for doctor visits with a pre-visit question list and a post-visit notes template you can show on your phone at the clinic. - See the Emergency Info Card at a glance - name, age, blood type, allergies, conditions, current meds, and emergency contacts. Share a PDF in one tap at the ER. - Get refill reminders seven days before a medication runs out, so you never have to scramble at the pharmacy. - Track appointments with one-week and one-day reminders for every visit. UPGRADE TO PRO - Multiple care recipients in one app - Unlimited active medications (free tier is limited to five) - Doctor Visit Prep with pre-visit questions and post-visit notes - Symptom trend charts for the last 30 or 90 days - Weekly Care Summary PDF to share with siblings or doctors - Medication change timeline and PDF export - Photo attachments on daily check-ins (skin changes, wounds, etc.) - Medication interaction and side-effect notes - Home screen widget showing the next dose and next appointment INCLUDED FREE FOR EVERYONE - Face ID / Touch ID app lock - Medication, appointment, refill, and daily check-in reminders - CSV export of your full care history PRO OPTIONS - Annual subscription, billed yearly; eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial - Lifetime access, a one-time purchase Current localized prices are shown before purchase. Both plans unlock the same Pro features. Existing monthly subscribers retain access while their subscription is active. For eligible new subscribers, the annual plan begins with a 7-day free trial; the localized annual price is charged when the trial ends unless canceled. Otherwise, payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID subscription settings. Lifetime is a single payment with no automatic renewal. Restore purchases is available on the upgrade screen. Refund requests are handled by Apple. PRIVACY IS THE POINT - No account. No cloud. No servers. - All care data is stored locally on your device using Apple SwiftData. - No third-party SDKs. Apple StoreKit handles optional Pro purchases. - No analytics. No advertising. No tracking. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER CareLog is a personal care journal. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or treat disease, and does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions. In an emergency, call your local emergency number. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/carelog/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/carelog/terms

Screenshots

Tabatas Timer3 screens
CareLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CareLog at Free against Tabatas Timer's $0.99. CareLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Tabatas Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CareLog is free to download; Tabatas Timer costs $0.99 up front. CareLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tabatas Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CareLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabatas Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, CareLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabatas Timer versus CareLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabatas TimerCareLog
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco Alcala慧慧 高

Customer experience

Tabatas Timer

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

CareLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tabatas Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CareLog

Subscriptions2
  • CareLog Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CareLog Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Tabatas Timer free?
Tabatas Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareLog free?
CareLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabatas Timer or CareLog?
CareLog is rated higher. Tabatas Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CareLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabatas Timer or CareLog have ads?
Neither Tabatas Timer nor CareLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabatas Timer or CareLog?
Tabatas Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and CareLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabatas Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and CareLog on October 31, 2026.

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