HIIT Interval Timer vs Tabata Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
HIIT Interval Timer
This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. It provides structured programs, progress tracking, and estimated calorie burn, with an optional one-time purchase for an ad-free experience and expanded features.
- Customizable interval timers
- HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP modes
- Structured 4-week workout programs
- Progress tracking and stats
- Estimated calorie burn
- Preset saving and scheduling
- Sound effects and haptic feedback
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An interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM and AMRAP. Open it, set it, start. No subscription and no account. When you first open it, choose how many workouts a week and when to be reminded. The app reminds you then. ā Free ⢠Three modes (HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP) and built-in presets such as Tabata 20/10 Ć 8 ⢠Week 1 of the 4-week program: pick a goal (build fitness, lose weight or feel refreshed) and get three workouts a week that get a little harder each week ⢠Save your own presets (up to 2) ⢠A weekly goal with "this week 2/3" progress on the home screen ⢠After your first workout of the week, pick your next one: tomorrow, the day after, or in 3 days. With notifications on, you get a one-time reminder ⢠A weekly review and a rest pass (once a week) to protect your streak ⢠Coach reminders that tell you how many workouts are left to your goal (only if you turn them on) ⢠Estimated calories for each workout, with food equivalents ⢠Share cards: This workout, Last 30 days, and Over a photo (a transparent image) ⢠A calendar and stats that show the weeks you kept going, plus a preview of your trends and all-time totals ⢠Sound effects and haptics; choose a whistle or wood block for the cues ⢠Three themes (new installs start with White) and tidy, grouped settings ā HIIT Timer Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) ⢠No ads ⢠The 4-week program from week 2 to the end ⢠Unlimited presets, in your own order ⢠Weekly plan: set a time and a preset for each day of the week and get a reminder then ⢠Preset colors: the calendar marks each day with the color of the preset you did ⢠The My Record share card and the Receipt style ⢠All-time calories and food equivalents, trends (last 4 weeks) and a weight log ⢠All-time stats and CSV export ā Try Pro for 7 days ⢠Use everything in Pro free for 7 days (once). ⢠No automatic charge. The trial ends on its own after 7 days and ads come back. Your records and presets stay. ⢠To keep Pro, buy HIIT Timer Pro once. ā Peace of mind ⢠Your weight stays on your device. No account needed. ⢠Calories are estimates based on your weight and exercise intensity (MET). Actual burn varies from person to person. Great for home HIIT and Tabata, strength intervals, EMOM and AMRAP WODs, circuits, jump rope and boxing rounds.
Tabata Coach
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Tabata Coach is a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) timer built for simplicity, power and flexibility ā at home, in the gym, or on the go. ON YOUR WRIST Pick a preset on the watch ā Tabata Classic, Sprint 30/30, Power 45/15 ā or run your own iPhone workouts: they sync automatically and work with the phone in another room. Between intervals the watch shows the next exercise's technique cue (Pro). Haptics mark every change, live heart rate on screen, the timer keeps running wrist-down, and you choose to save or discard each session to Apple Health. STUDIO MODE ON IPAD (PRO) Rotate your iPad to landscape during a workout and the whole screen becomes a wall timer ā huge numbers and full-screen phase colours, readable across the room. Start, pause and skip it from your Apple Watch. EXERCISE LIBRARY ā BUILT BY A PHYSIOTHERAPIST Pick from 74 exercises across Push, Pull, Legs, Core, Cardio and Full Body ā each with a short technique cue so you train with good form, not just a timer. Created by a licensed physiotherapist. TRAINING FOR HYROX All 8 official HYROX stations are in the library ā SkiErg, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges and wall balls ā plus 6 supporting movements. The technique cues focus hardest on the four stations where injuries actually happen. A ready-made HYROX Intervals template is in Quick Start. QUICK START & SURPRISE ME Choose a ready-made workout like Tabata Classic, Core Crusher or Leg Day ā freshly generated from the library every time. Or let Surprise Me (Pro) build a random workout matched to your focus, time and level. CREATE YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT Standard and Advanced builders let you craft exactly the session you need. Standard Mode: Quickly set up classic Tabata routines (work/rest intervals, rounds, and sets). Advanced Mode: Take full control. Build complex workouts with custom names for each round and set, varying interval times, and unique rest periods. FOCUS AND MOTIVATION A large, colour-coded display shows your phase at a glance. Audio and haptic cues mark every transition, and the screen stays awake all session. KEY FEATURES: Apple Watch: your own workouts on your wrist, with haptics and heart rate. Studio Mode (Pro): full-screen wall timer on iPad, controlled from your watch. Exercise Library: 74 exercises with physio technique cues, including all 8 HYROX stations. Quick Start: Ready-made interval workouts, different every time. Fully Customizable Timer: adjust work, rest and round-pause times. Advanced Workout Builder: Create detailed, multi-stage interval workouts. Save Unlimited Routines (Pro): build your library of custom workouts. Workout History: track your completed sessions and your progress. Apple Health Integration: Automatically save your workouts to Apple Health. Heart Rate Sensors (Pro): Polar, Garmin, Suunto, Wahoo and standard BLE sensors with real-time training zones. Audio & Haptic Cues: Stay in the zone with clear alerts. Runs in the Background: the timer keeps going when you switch apps. UPGRADE TO TABATA COACH PRO: Save an unlimited number of custom workouts. Unlock all Quick Start templates and the Surprise Me generator. Create your own custom exercises in the library. Get real-time heart rate data during your sessions. Unlock advanced statistics with detailed charts and full history. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Tabata Coach Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: Pro Monthly (Ā£4.99 per month) or Pro Yearly (Ā£24.99 per year). A one-time LifeTime Pro purchase is also available. Prices may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://fysiohverdag.no/tabata-coach-privacy-policy-en/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HIIT Interval Timer at every 2 weeks against Tabata Coach's monthly. HIIT Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HIIT Interval Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tabata Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HIIT Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Tabata Coach monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIIT Interval Timer | Tabata Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks ā better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 18.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tsyk-app | Ronny Eliassen |
In-app purchases
HIIT Interval Timer
- 7-day TrialFree
- HIIT Timer Pro$4.99
Tabata Coach
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- LifeTime Pro$59.99
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