Comparison

Interval Timer Plus vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer Plus

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Named intervals with voice readout
  • Individual colors and sounds
  • Count time or repetitions
  • Unlimited presets
  • Works in background
  • Full screen color coding
Features
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Free, simple and easy to use all purpose Interval Timer SIMPLE AND FREE INTERVAL TIMER + 1-Tap Quickstart + No signup required, download and get going immediately GLANCEABLE + Very Big Fonts, visible from everywhere + Full screen color coding, works like a traffic light right in front of you + Portrait or landscape, always uses the full screen space POWERFUL ADVANCED PRESETS + Multiple intervals, each individually customizable + Name your intervals and have Interval Timer read it out to you + Individual colors and sounds + Count time or repetitions + Unlimited amount of presets ACCESSIBLE + Works with locked screen or while in another app + Reads out the interval name, so you know exactly what’s on + Vibration or silent mode, for the times when you need to tune it down + Works great with headphones and your own music + Supports dark and light mode REPEAT YOUR ROUTINE + Prepare and save your settings in presets + Pick your presets and start with just 1-tap OPTIMIZE ALL OF YOUR ACTIVITIES + Tabata timer + HIIT training + Crossfit + Circuit training + Fitness routines + Home workouts + Boxing round timer + Calisthenics circuit timer

About

Tabata Timer

Features
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Your Ultimate Tabata & Interval Timer for Smarter Workouts Power through your HIIT, Tabata, or Splits Training sessions with the ultimate workout timer designed to keep you focused and in the zone. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this interval timer makes exercising efficient, intuitive, and motivating. ⏱ What is Tabata? Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that consists of short, powerful bursts of exercising followed by brief periods of rest. A typical Tabata session lasts just 4 minutes — but don't let the short time fool you. It's one of the most efficient ways to build endurance, burn fat, and improve cardiovascular health. Our Tabata timer takes the guesswork out of tracking your intervals, so you can focus on pushing yourself. Preloaded with 3 Powerful Presets: Classic Workout: 8 rounds – 20s work / 10s rest Beginner Friendly: 4 rounds – 15s work / 15s rest Advanced Challenge: 12 rounds – 30s work / 10s rest You can also create and save customized workouts tailored to your training style – from simple routines to complex intervals. Core Features: Clean, modern UI designed for quick navigation Color-coded phases and visual indicators for each workout phase Large, easy-to-read timers for maximum clarity during intense training Audio cues and haptic feedback keep you in sync without checking the screen Fully supports both portrait and landscape modes for flexible viewing Perfect for: Tabata Timer routines HIIT & Interval Workouts Splits & Circuit Training Gym, home, or on-the-go exercising No distractions. Just pure, focused training.

Screenshots

Interval Timer Plus4 screens
Tabata Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata Timer at none against Interval Timer Plus's 1. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabata Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Tabata Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer Plus versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer PlusTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Au HwangSTAN I. C. ALEXANDRU PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer Plus

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to delete saved workouts

Tabata Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Tabata Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer Plus free?
Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer Plus or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Plus nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Tabata Timer daily. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 1, 2026.

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