Comparison

Tabata Timer · vs Interval Timer

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

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training styles like HIIT, boxing, and Tabata. It features a distraction-free interface, audio cues, and haptic feedback for focused workouts. It also integrates with HealthKit to log your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • HIIT, Sprint, Boxing, and Tabata timers
  • Rounds and sets control
  • Audio cues and voice guidance
  • Haptic feedback
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Train with precision. Perform with intent. KNTC is a powerful interval timer built for athletes, coaches, and anyone who trains with purpose. Whether you’re doing HIIT, sprint training, boxing rounds, or classic Tabata, KNTC gives you a fast, distraction-free timer designed for performance. Built with a bold, CrossFit-inspired design and a landscape-first workout view, KNTC keeps your focus where it belongs: on the work. Built for every interval workout - Interval Timer - Fully customizable work/rest intervals - HIIT Timer: Perfect for high-intensity interval training - Sprint Timer: Short, explosive efforts with precise timing - Boxing Timer: Rounds, rest, and round warnings - Tabata Timer - Rounds & Sets: Train by rounds with total control - Stopwatch: Simple, accurate time tracking Smart timer input Create timers in seconds: - Adjust work, rest, rounds, and sets - Reuse and tweak workouts instantly - Designed for speed, no clutter, no friction Who is KNTC for? - CrossFit & functional fitness athletes - Boxers & martial artists - Runners & sprinters - Coaches & gyms - Anyone who trains in rounds, intervals, or Tabata Designed for real training - Clear audio cues & voice guidance - Haptic feedback for hands-free workouts - High-contrast mode for intense environments - Optimized landscape display for gym floors and wall mounts KNTC integrates with the HealthKit to log your workouts. -- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer ·4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabata Timer · at 1.5K against Interval Timer's 2. Tabata Timer · also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Interval Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer · ships an update every 6 weeks, Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Timer · versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer ·Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.Ruslan Sayfutdinov

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

All ratings1 ratings
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

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
Show 1 more
  • Intervals - PRO7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Treat "Cappuccino"$1.99
  • Treat "Mocaccino"$2.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$10.99
Show 3 more
  • Intervals | PRO version$13.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | PRO version$34.99
4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • KNTC Interval Timer Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • KNTC Interval Timer Annual Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • KNTC Interval Timer PRO$29.99

Questions

Is Tabata Timer · free?
Tabata Timer · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Timer · nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer · or Interval Timer?
Tabata Timer · ships an update every 6 weeks, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Tabata Timer · was updated on October 11, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 20, 2026.

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