Comparison

Tabata Timer · vs Interval Timer MAX

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

Head to head
About

Tabata Timer ·

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
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Special timer for interval training. This Interval Tabata Timer offers: • Very intuitive interface. After installing this timer you need to press one button to start a tabata workout with classic settings. • Ability to set up prepare, work, rest, rest between sets, cool down time, number of cycles and sets. • Intervals can be configured individually. With this interval training timer you can create any interval workout with any sequence of intervals. • Voice assistant with text-to-speech. • Add descriptions to intervals that will be displayed on the timer screen and will be voiced. • Bright and nice colors. • Ability to lower the volume in your music player while playing the timer sounds (ducking). • List of your saved workouts. • NEW! Quick workout - setup your workout with fast and ease. The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol. - Rounds. - Stopwatch. - Intervals. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds It's time to train, good luck! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMzBsd_mSO69xuzkpOKljPPtxRMWMTzt2iGs6wJIhik

About

Interval Timer MAX

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts and meditation. It offers a selection of high-quality sounds to enhance your experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Workout timer
  • Meditation timer
  • High-quality sound selection
  • Simple interface
Features
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A simple interval timer app for workouts, meditation, or anything else you need. Lots of high quality sounds to choose from.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer ·4 screens
Interval Timer MAX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer MAX at none against Tabata Timer ·'s 10. Interval Timer MAX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tabata Timer ·'s advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Interval Timer MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer MAX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer · has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tabata Timer ·'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Interval Timer MAX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer · ships an update every 6 weeks, Interval Timer MAX every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tabata Timer · versus Interval Timer MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer ·Interval Timer MAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.ThaiGenius LLC

Customer experience

Tabata Timer ·

All ratings1,503 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative21.0%

Interval Timer MAX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabata Timer ·

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Interval Timer MAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tabata Timer ·

Subscriptions4
  • Intervals | PRO version$1.991 Month
  • Intervals | PRO version$4.991 Month
  • Intervals - PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Intervals - PRO7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Treat "Cappuccino"$1.99
  • Treat "Mocaccino"$2.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$10.99
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  • Intervals | PRO version$13.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$34.99
None

Interval Timer MAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer · free?
Tabata Timer · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer MAX free?
Interval Timer MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer MAX?
Interval Timer MAX is rated higher. Tabata Timer · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Interval Timer MAX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer MAX have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer · nor Interval Timer MAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer MAX?
Tabata Timer · ships an update every 6 weeks, and Interval Timer MAX every 6 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer · was updated on September 27, 2026 and Interval Timer MAX on September 29, 2026.

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