Comparison

The Standard Timer vs Ultimate tabata workout timer

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

Head to head
About

The Standard Timer

This workout timer app features a large, full-screen display for easy visibility in gyms. It offers multiple workout modes like Tabata and EMOM, with options for countdowns and remote control. Sync multiple devices via Bluetooth for a seamless training experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen large display
  • Tabata, EMOM, Interval, Stopwatch, Countdown modes
  • Add warm-up timers
  • Remote control for connected devices
  • Bluetooth device syncing
  • Light/Dark mode
Features
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The Standard Timer was specifically and specially designed for use in specialty gyms. With standard options for tabata and EMOM, you can easily adapt the timer to work for any workout. The main goal of The Standard Timer was to create a timer where the current time was the focal point of the app. The current time takes up the entire screen, especially great when projected or cast onto larger screens, so everyone in your gym can see it from wherever they are. FEATURES - 5 different modes : Tabata, EMOM, Interval, Stopwatch, Countdown - The ability to add a countdown/warm-up timer to your workout - Quick and easy time adjustment with manual typing and tap (+1, +5, reset) options - HUGE letters that take up the entire screen so everyone can see the time without effort - Remote mode : use this mode from your phone to control other connected devices - Bluetooth capability : Sync multiple devices, for example, control your Mac Mini display using your phone without ever having to touch a keyboard or mouse - Light/Dark Mode capability - Preround/Preworkout sound notifications

About

Ultimate tabata workout timer

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. It allows users to focus on their exercises without needing to constantly check the time, with options for music playback and saving workout data.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Focus on workouts
  • Music playback
  • Save workout activities
  • Phone and watch compatibility
Features
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Tabata timer allows you to focus on your workouts while going through your exercises. You can use the application on your phone or watch, listen to the music while exercising and save your workout activities in Health app.

Screenshots

The Standard Timer4 screens
Ultimate tabata workout timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate tabata workout timer at Free against The Standard Timer's $4.99. Ultimate tabata workout timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Standard Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Ultimate tabata workout timer is free to download; The Standard Timer costs $4.99 up front. Ultimate tabata workout timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Standard Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Standard Timer against 5.0 for Ultimate tabata workout timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Standard Timer ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Standard Timer versus Ultimate tabata workout timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Standard TimerUltimate tabata workout timer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSamuel HarmonAlexandr Peancovschi

Customer experience

The Standard Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ultimate tabata workout timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Standard Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ultimate tabata workout timer

One-time1
  • Unlimited workouts$0.99

Questions

Is The Standard Timer free?
The Standard Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate tabata workout timer free?
Ultimate tabata workout timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Standard Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
The Standard Timer and Ultimate tabata workout timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The Standard Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer have ads?
Neither The Standard Timer nor Ultimate tabata workout timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Standard Timer or Ultimate tabata workout timer?
The Standard Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate tabata workout timer monthly. Most recently, The Standard Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ultimate tabata workout timer on October 8, 2026.

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