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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Customizable interval timer
- Focus on workouts
- Music playback
- Save workout activities
- Phone and watch compatibility
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Standard Timer | Ultimate tabata workout timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Harmon | Alexandr Peancovschi |
Customer experience
The Standard Timer
Ultimate tabata workout timer
In-app purchases
The Standard Timer
No in-app purchases
Ultimate tabata workout timer
- Unlimited workouts$0.99
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