# Timer Plus vs TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TABATA Timer / Interval Timer at none against Timer Plus's 2. Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 20) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TABATA Timer / Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer Plus against 4.8 for TABATA Timer / Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of TABATA Timer / Interval Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, TABATA Timer / Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | TABATA Timer / Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1607057065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## 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


### TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1607057065)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity workouts like Tabata. Easily set up custom workout routines with adjustable intervals, rest periods, and set counts. Personalize the timer with custom colors, sounds, and notifications for a tailored training experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timer creation, Customizable intervals (warm-up, workout, rest, cool-down), Adjustable set counts, Color and text customization, Background notifications, Dark mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is TABATA Timer / Interval Timer free?

TABATA Timer / Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or TABATA Timer / Interval Timer?

Timer Plus and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 60K and 20 ratings respectively.

### Do Timer Plus or TABATA Timer / Interval Timer have ads?

Both Timer Plus and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or TABATA Timer / Interval Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer on September 17, 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.*