Comparison

Tabby Timer vs HIIT Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tabby Timer

This app provides a straightforward interval timer designed for the Tabata workout method. It guides you through preparation, exercise, and rest periods with clear voice prompts. The timer is designed for simplicity with no ads or complex settings.

Highlights
  • Tabata interval timing
  • 10-second preparation time
  • 20-second exercise intervals
  • 10-second rest intervals
  • Voice prompts for intervals
  • Last 3-second countdown
Features
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Start your timer and Tabby counts down your 10 second preparation time, followed by intervals of 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest. The voice prompts explain what interval you're about to start, and the last 3 seconds are ticked off. There are no configuration options, no ads, no fluff. Just a simple interval timer set up for the Tabata method.

About

HIIT Timer

This app provides a simple interval timer for various high-intensity training styles like HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. Track your workouts, maintain streaks, and save custom timer presets for easy access. It's designed for home or gym training and requires no account or subscription.

Highlights
  • HIIT & Tabata timer
  • EMOM interval training
  • AMRAP workout mode
  • Workout calendar tracking
  • Streak and stats tracking
  • Customizable presets
  • Smart workout reminders
Features
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A simple interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP workouts. All features are free with ad support. No account. No subscription. No usage limits. ◆ Four workout modes 【HIIT】 Set your own work time, rest time, and rounds. Built for classic high-intensity interval training your way. 【Tabata】 The 20s-on / 10s-off × 8 protocol. One tap to start the original. 【EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute)】 Repeating one-minute intervals. Built for CrossFit, strength training, and conditioning sessions. 【AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)】 Set a time cap and count your rounds. Push the limit. ◆ Keep your streak alive ・Calendar view of every workout day ・Daily streak counter to keep the momentum ・Monthly workout totals at a glance ◆ Save your favorites Save your most-used presets. One tap to start next time. ◆ Smart reminders Weekly reminders that gently push you back on track when you miss a session. ◆ Built to stay out of your way ・No account required. Open the app, set the timer, train ・No bloated features, no upsells, no data harvesting ◆ Made for ・Home HIIT and bodyweight workouts ・Tabata protocols, including custom variations ・Strength training intervals ・Running and cardio circuits ・Yoga and stretching session timing ・CrossFit-style EMOM and AMRAP WODs ・Functional fitness and conditioning No account. No subscription. Just set the timer and go.

Screenshots

Tabby Timer3 screens
HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabby Timer at none against HIIT Timer's shown. Tabby Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabby Timer ships an update every 3 days, HIIT Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tabby Timer versus HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabby TimerHIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenzie Campbelltsyk-app

Customer experience

Tabby Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HIIT Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tabby Timer

No in-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabby Timer free?
Tabby Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabby Timer or HIIT Timer have ads?
HIIT Timer shows ads; Tabby Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabby Timer or HIIT Timer?
Tabby Timer ships an update every 3 days, and HIIT Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabby Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and HIIT Timer on October 7, 2026.

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