Comparison

BEATBoXX vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

BEATBoXX

This app combines kickboxing, MMA, and boxing with music to create an intense workout. Follow the beat and instructions for effective fitness and skill-building. It offers various intensity levels and is suitable for all fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Beat-synced workout rounds
  • Verbal instructions for techniques
  • Multiple intensity levels (Regulator, Modulator, Accelerators)
  • Boxing and Kickboxing routines
  • Reward system (BEATBoXX Belts)
  • Minimal equipment and space required
  • Comprehensive tutorial videos
Features
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What is BEATBoXX? BEATBoXX is a workout system designed for kickboxing, MMA, and boxing (the BoXX part) performed to beats (the BEAT part). It’s simple – just follow the instructions and match the beat to get the best workout of your life. How Does BEATBoXX Work? Each track has a 2minute round; a series of beats with verbal instructions followed by a 60 second Recovery Round for rest or to add in other exercises to complement your skill tracks. Body weight, resistance, steady state or HIIT sessions, BEATBoXX works fantastically with all types of exercise. With 3 levels of intensity: REGULATOR – same beat throughout. MODULATOR - beat increases and decreases (and increases again!) and ACCELERATORS which get faster and faster (and faster!). Tracks include Boxing and Kickboxing in attack only and combined with defence combining a range of techniques that is achievable and challenging. The workout track beats start at 160bpm and stay there (REGULATOR) or rise up to 260bpm! (the MODULATOR and ACCELERATOR) Which will challenge any fitness level! BEATBoXX is designed for students of the martial arts, instructors and competitors but it also works just as well for fitness enthusiasts looking for an effective, interesting & challenging way to stay fit for life! Is It Hard to Use BEATBoXX? No. The BEATBoXX App comes with comprehensive tutorial videos to get you used to the technical terms we use to describe techniques so even if you’re a complete beginner, you can be training within minutes. BEATBoXX Keeps You Motivated BEATBoXX gives you rewards for regular training called BEATBoXX Belts which are awarded once you complete the required number of workouts. Each belt has a colour and earns you a fun BEATBoXX rank and are great to keep you motivated. BEATBoXX is effective in getting you very fit, but it’s challenging & interesting too. If you seek perfection in technique, then BEATBoXX is for you. If you’re a beginner or just training for fun, you’ll still have the challenge of sticking to the beat & still following the instructions when your muscles tire and your heart is fit to burst! Either way BEATBoXX demands high focus and concentration to the extent where practitioners have reported entering a zen-like meditative state as they train. Do I Need Special Equipment or Lots of Space? No. BEATBoXX is ideal if you have limited space or equipment. For instance, if you travel a lot and spend time away from home, you can workout in your hotel or motel room. Or, put the earphones in and BEATBoXX in the hotel gym. You can BEATBoXX at work during your breaks or those times when you need some creative inspiration or thinking time. If you have access to equipment you can use BEATBoXX on the heavy bag, light bags, speedballs, in the mirror, with a partner on the focus mits or even in defence and attack drills. There is no limit to the number of ways you can use BEATBoXX to get fit and build incredible skill. Is BEATBoXX Good for Building Skill? Skill comes through repetition. Think of it. What’s the difference between a master & a beginner? It’s not time, it’s repetitions. Masters’ have completed more reps of the techniques and in practicing BEATBoXX you’ll complete thousands of reps every session! Even in the lowest intensity technique rounds (the Regulators), you’ll complete over 300 reps per track. In a 12 round workout you’ll complete over 3,600 techniques! That’s almost 10 times the rate that most fighters work at in their workouts. Imagine how quickly you’ll build your martial arts skill with that intensity! For those seeking high levels of skill, BEATBoXX will set you built in challenges which will test your balance, weight distribution, distance, technique and of course Timing! You’ll see which techniques blend and flow well and which don’t. Your mission is to make both work at the highest intensities of beat. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tabata Timer

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest timers
  • Adjustable number of rounds
  • Pause, skip, and go back options
  • Workout history and saved presets
  • Customizable audio cues with voice guidance
  • Initial countdown timer
  • Final seconds alert
Features
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A beautiful and easy-to-use interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, CrossFit or any exercise that involves interval training. The best-designed timer for interval training includes: ↳ Customizable work, rest timer settings, and number of rounds ↳ Ability to pause, skip, and go back between rounds ↳ View workout history and save as preset ↳ Customizable audio cues with voice guidance and chimes ↳ Customizable initial countdown timer ↳ Customizable final seconds alert ↳ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad Some features require a one-time purchase to upgrade to Pro: - Unlimited workouts - Workout history and saved presets - Voice guidance and additional sounds - Countdown timer - Final seconds alert

Screenshots

BEATBoXX4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer at weekly against BEATBoXX's every 3 months. BEATBoXX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. BEATBoXX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEATBoXX ships an update every 3 months, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BEATBoXX versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEATBoXXTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNatmac LtdPolybit Studio Pty Ltd

Customer experience

BEATBoXX

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BEATBoXX

Subscriptions3
  • BEATBoXX Buy All Albums7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • BEATBoXX Album$9.99
  • BEATBoXX All Album$19.99
1 purchases

Tabata Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is BEATBoXX free?
BEATBoXX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BEATBoXX or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither BEATBoXX nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEATBoXX or Tabata Timer?
BEATBoXX ships an update every 3 months, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, BEATBoXX was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 23, 2026.

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