Comparison

Tabata Songs Plus vs Interval Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tabata Songs Plus

Access a vast library of music and workouts designed for high-intensity interval training. Stream content early, create custom playlists, and enjoy ad-free viewing of exclusive videos. Includes a free tabata timer and Apple Watch integration for comprehensive fitness tracking.

Highlights
  • Exclusive music and workout catalog
  • Create custom playlists
  • Early access to content
  • Ad-free video viewing
  • Free tabata timers
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Filter workouts by duration, equipment, and trainer
Features
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"All of our Music, Timers & Workouts in one place!" -Tabata Songs. TABATA SONGS PLUS provides easy access to our massive (and constantly growing) catalog of Music and Workouts. Now you can stream content before it is available, access the entire Tabata Songs music & video collection + timers and even create your own Playlists! FREE TABATA TIMERS ▷ Available to all ▷ Set to music PREMIUM CONTENT ▷ Available only to Tabata Songs Plus members▷ Music ▷ Workouts ▷ Special Features WORKOUTS ▷ Exclusive Workouts & Programs ▷ Filter workouts by Duration, Equipment & Trainer ▷ Watch our YouTube content ad-free  ▷ Watch our YouTube content before released on YouTube MUSIC ▷ Early Access to Unreleased Songs ▷ Tabata Songs Playlists ▷ Filter Music by Genre ▷ 150+ Tabata Songs ▷ Classic Songs ▷ Current Pop Songs ▷ Tabata Songs Original Songs ▷ Curated Playlists ▷ Create Your Own Playlist! FREE TABATA TIMER Just looking for a tabata-timer? Choose from one of our many timers and use for free! All follow-along videos feature our visual tabata timer. WHAT IS TABATA? ▷ 4 Minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) ▷ 20 Seconds of Work ▷ 10 Seconds of Rest ▷ 8 Intervals Tabata Songs includes a Fitness Tracker for Apple Watch: ▷ APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION: - Use your Watch as a Remote: Play, stop, & rewind videos without interrupting workouts - Apple Watch integrates with Apple's Health app (Healthkit) to track workouts, duration, calories burned, heart rate, and active energy.  - You choose the data you want stored, and you can change it anytime in the Health app. - Workouts contribute to your daily goals. View stats and share your activity. - View heart rate/calories burned on your watch & video player. - Monitor Stats during workouts. Created by musicians, Tabata Songs offers music specifically for the 4 minute Tabata Workout Protocol (20 seconds Work, 10 seconds Rest, x8 rounds). Each song coaches the listener through the workout, telling the listener when to GO and when to STOP. This app provides full-access to the ever-expanding Tabata Songs music and workout catalog. We offer auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://plus.tabatasongs.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://plus.tabatasongs.com/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

Interval Timer

Features
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Interval Timer for HIIT, Tabata & Circuit Training Interval Timer: Workout HIIT is a powerful and flexible interval timer designed for effective workouts at home, in the gym, or outdoors. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, running, boxing, strength training, yoga, and breathing exercises. Customize your workout and focus entirely on your performance. Create Your Own Workouts • Set work and rest intervals • Add unlimited rounds • Insert breaks between exercises • Save and edit your custom programs Whether it's 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest (Tabata) or a complex multi-level routine — everything is easy to configure in seconds. Stay Consistent & Track Progress • Track workouts in the calendar • Plan your sessions • Get workout reminders Stay consistent and never miss a training session. Maximum Focus • Large, easy-to-read display • Clear sound alerts and vibration See only what matters — the timer and the current interval. Perfect For: HIIT • Tabata • CrossFit • Running • Boxing • Circuit Training • Yoga • Breathing Exercises • Home Workouts • Gym Training Interval Timer: Workout HIIT is a simple, reliable, and effective tool to help you reach your fitness goals. Train smarter. Train better. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dfkbndjkbnrjt/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/sdvskdmvl/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Tabata Songs Plus4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata Songs Plus at none against Interval Timer's shown. Tabata Songs Plus also leads on device support (5 vs 2). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Tabata Songs Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Songs Plus ships an update every 2 months, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Songs Plus versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Songs PlusInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (274 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings274 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTabata Songs, LLCAndrei Dziahel

Bugs and requests

Tabata Songs Plus

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes
  • Purchased content lost after update
  • Unlocked songs stop after 20 seconds
  • Paid songs unavailable on new devices
  • Extra songs won't unlock
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  • App not working after update to 'plus'

Requested features

9 requests
  • Customizable timer settings (work/rest times)
  • Ability to queue multiple songs
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Playlist creation
  • Add new music regularly
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  • Include specific songs (e.g., 7-minute workout song)
  • AirPlay functionality
  • Fix issues with unlocking paid content
  • Option to pay a higher one-time fee instead of subscription

Interval Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabata Songs Plus

Subscriptions4
  • Tabata Songs Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Tabata Songs Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all songs$4.99
3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer PRO3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Interval Tabata Timer3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Interval Timer PRO$24.99

Questions

Is Tabata Songs Plus free?
Tabata Songs Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Songs Plus or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata Songs Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Songs Plus or Interval Timer?
Tabata Songs Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tabata Songs Plus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 25, 2026.

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