# Timer Plus vs HIIT & Tabata Workout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Plus at 94% against HIIT & Tabata Workout's 50%. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 1). HIIT & Tabata Workout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HIIT & Tabata Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

HIIT & Tabata Workout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of HIIT & Tabata Workout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, HIIT & Tabata Workout every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | HIIT & Tabata Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-workout/id1574767597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Kushtrim Abdiju](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558542681) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 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


### HIIT & Tabata Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-workout/id1574767597)

Create and customize your own high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata routines with an intuitive interface. Set voice commands for each activity to stay on track during workouts. Save sessions to Apple Health and track progress with insightful features.

**Highlights:** Custom HIIT routine creation, Voice command integration, Apple Health saving, Progress tracking with Insights, Social sharing of results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is HIIT & Tabata Workout free?

HIIT & Tabata Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or HIIT & Tabata Workout?

HIIT & Tabata Workout is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while HIIT & Tabata Workout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or HIIT & Tabata Workout have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; HIIT & Tabata Workout does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and HIIT & Tabata Workout every 4 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and HIIT & Tabata Workout on September 25, 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.*