Comparison

Full Screen Timer vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

Full Screen Timer

Features
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A simple, easy-to-read full screen timer. Set countdown, count-up, repeat, and interval freely โ€” perfect for exercise, study, Pomodoro sessions, and more. Save your favorite settings as presets and recall them with one tap next time. Keeps running in the background too. Use it as your timer for exercise, study, and work.

About

Tabata Timer

Features
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Tabata Timer is the cleanest, most intuitive interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts. Whether you're a beginner or an athlete, set up your workout in seconds and focus on what matters โ€” training hard. FEATURES: - Tabata & HIIT timer - Custom work/rest intervals - Round tracking - Simple, distraction-free interface - Works offline Perfect for gym, home workouts, and outdoor training. Download free and start your first Tabata session today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Full Screen Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Full Screen Timer at none against Tabata Timer's 3. Tabata Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 38 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Full Screen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Screen Timer ships an update every 38 months, Tabata Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Full Screen Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Screen TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoly IncDenis Denisov

In-app purchases

None

Full Screen Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro Year3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifiTime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Full Screen Timer free?
Full Screen Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Full Screen Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Full Screen Timer shows ads; Tabata Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Full Screen Timer or Tabata Timer?
Full Screen Timer ships an update every 38 months, and Tabata Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Full Screen Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 7, 2026.

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