# Timer Plus vs Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer at none against Timer Plus's shown. Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 33) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer Plus against 4.9 for Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-hiit-timer/id6444250805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Duleep Madusanka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533862) |

## 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 | HIIT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-hiit-timer/id6444250805)

Easily start high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or Tabata workouts with pre-made templates or custom intervals. Enjoy background operation, music integration, and customizable sound or haptic feedback for effective training.

**Highlights:** Pre-made workout templates, Customizable intervals, Background operation, Music app integration, Haptic feedback, Voice or beep sound alerts, Silent mode with screen lock prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabata Timer (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Tabata Timer - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tabata Timer - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer free?

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

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

Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.

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

Timer Plus shows ads; Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Timer | HIIT Timer on September 1, 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.*