# Best Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer ·

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer · at 4.7 against Best Interval Timer's 3.5. Tabata Timer · also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 10). Best Interval Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tabata Timer · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer · has 1.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Best Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tabata Timer ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 6 days, Tabata Timer · every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer | Tabata Timer · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer-workout/id1514625587/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1531963107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Huy Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558345571) | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer-workout/id1514625587)

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable exercise, rest, and round durations. It provides audio and visual cues to guide you through your training sessions, whether at home, the gym, or outdoors. Perfect for various fitness activities like HIIT, cycling, and weightlifting.

**Highlights:** Customizable exercise, rest, and round durations, Audio and visual interval cues, Supports HIIT, cycling, running, weightlifting, and more, Pause functionality during rest periods, Adjustable number of sets and countdown time

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support we $4.99/month | $4.99 | per month |
| Billed yearly | $26.99 | per year |


### Tabata Timer ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1531963107)

This interval training timer provides a highly customizable experience for various workout styles, including Tabata. It features a voice assistant, saved workout lists, and music ducking for an enhanced training session.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-button start, Customizable interval times, Voice assistant with interval descriptions, Music volume ducking, Saved workout lists, Multiple display modes (Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch, Intervals)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals - PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals - PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Treat "Cappuccino" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treat "Mocaccino" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $10.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $13.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps you focused
- 🔍 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Helpful voice cues
- 💡 Versatile for various exercises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or skips counting
- 🔕 Annoying review requests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Cuts off music playback
- 📱 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not accurately tracking workout duration
- Workouts disappearing after setup
- Inability to use app without subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder exercises and rounds
- Integration with fitness trackers
- More voice options
- Calorie tracking
- Workout history and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer or Tabata Timer ·?

Tabata Timer · is rated higher. Best Interval Timer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tabata Timer · averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer or Tabata Timer · have ads?

Neither Best Interval Timer nor Tabata Timer · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best Interval Timer or Tabata Timer ·?

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Tabata Timer · every 6 weeks. Most recently, Best Interval Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tabata Timer · on October 11, 2026.

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