Comparison

Interval Timer 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

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT and Tabata. It features a minimalist design, audio guidance, rep counting, and workout history tracking. You can use your favorite music apps while training.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers and presets
  • Audio guidance and beep sounds
  • Rep counting functionality
  • Workout history and calendar view
  • Minimalist and glanceable design
  • Music app integration
Features
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Core is a professional interval timer for your daily workouts! - Workout with music: just use your favorite music apps while training. - Count Reps: can be used as a counter to count your workout reps. - Minimalist design: elegant interface and glanceable from afar. - Customizable timers: simple to create your own timers and save presets. - Audio Guide: beep sounds to use in noisy environments and voice guidance. - Workout history: keep track of your workout with stats and calendar view. - Suitable for all kinds of interval training: HIIT, Tabata, boxing, yoga, calisthenics, CrossFit, cardio exercises, circuit training and etc. This app includes optional auto-renewable subscriptions: Monthly ($1.99), Yearly ($7.99). Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://xydigital.studio/Privacy-Policy-4e08709f9d9144558415c7776536786d Terms of use: https://xydigital.studio/Terms-of-Use-5d480081e6624643a7ac87cc87caf9f9 If you have any ideas to improve the App, please contact us via coretimerapp@gmail.com. Your feedback is highly valued!

About

Tabata Timer

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest timers
  • Adjustable number of rounds
  • Pause, skip, and go back options
  • Workout history and saved presets
  • Customizable audio cues with voice guidance
  • Initial countdown timer
  • Final seconds alert
Features
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A beautiful and easy-to-use interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, CrossFit or any exercise that involves interval training. The best-designed timer for interval training includes: ↳ Customizable work, rest timer settings, and number of rounds ↳ Ability to pause, skip, and go back between rounds ↳ View workout history and save as preset ↳ Customizable audio cues with voice guidance and chimes ↳ Customizable initial countdown timer ↳ Customizable final seconds alert ↳ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad Some features require a one-time purchase to upgrade to Pro: - Unlimited workouts - Workout history and saved presets - Voice guidance and additional sounds - Countdown timer - Final seconds alert

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 5.0 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYating LuPolybit Studio Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Tabata Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 23, 2026.

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