# Timer Plus vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Plus at 4.8 against Tabata Timer's 4.3. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 26) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). Tabata Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Tabata Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-gofit-now/id1337493527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [宇超 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/837606978) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-gofit-now/id1337493527)

This app offers a professional and user-friendly interval training timer. Customize workout plans, set durations for various sessions, and receive smart voice prompts. It supports background operation, music integration, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable training plans, Smart voice prompts, Automatic music playback, Background operation, Apple Watch support, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED TABATA TIMER | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Tabata Timer?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Tabata Timer have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Tabata Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Tabata Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*