Comparison

HIIT Timer vs Tabata Coach

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

Head to head
About

HIIT Timer

This app provides a simple interval timer for various high-intensity training styles like HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. Track your workouts, maintain streaks, and save custom timer presets for easy access. It's designed for home or gym training and requires no account or subscription.

Highlights
  • HIIT & Tabata timer
  • EMOM interval training
  • AMRAP workout mode
  • Workout calendar tracking
  • Streak and stats tracking
  • Customizable presets
  • Smart workout reminders
Features
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A simple interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP workouts. All features are free with ad support. No account. No subscription. No usage limits. ◆ Four workout modes 【HIIT】 Set your own work time, rest time, and rounds. Built for classic high-intensity interval training your way. 【Tabata】 The 20s-on / 10s-off × 8 protocol. One tap to start the original. 【EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute)】 Repeating one-minute intervals. Built for CrossFit, strength training, and conditioning sessions. 【AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)】 Set a time cap and count your rounds. Push the limit. ◆ Keep your streak alive ・Calendar view of every workout day ・Daily streak counter to keep the momentum ・Monthly workout totals at a glance ◆ Save your favorites Save your most-used presets. One tap to start next time. ◆ Smart reminders Weekly reminders that gently push you back on track when you miss a session. ◆ Built to stay out of your way ・No account required. Open the app, set the timer, train ・No bloated features, no upsells, no data harvesting ◆ Made for ・Home HIIT and bodyweight workouts ・Tabata protocols, including custom variations ・Strength training intervals ・Running and cardio circuits ・Yoga and stretching session timing ・CrossFit-style EMOM and AMRAP WODs ・Functional fitness and conditioning No account. No subscription. Just set the timer and go.

About

Tabata Coach

Features
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Unleash your full potential with Tabata Coach, the ultimate High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) timer designed for simplicity, power, and flexibility. Whether you're at home, in the gym, or on the go, our intuitive interface helps you build, track, and crush your fitness goals. ON YOUR WRIST Pick a preset on the watch — Tabata Classic, Sprint 30/30, Power 45/15 — 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. EXERCISE LIBRARY — BUILT BY A PHYSIOTHERAPIST Pick from 74 exercises across Push, Pull, Legs, Core, Cardio and Full Body — 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 — SkiErg, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges and wall balls — 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 No plan? No problem. Choose a ready-made workout like Tabata Classic, Core Crusher or Leg Day — 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 Move beyond generic timers. With our Standard and Advanced workout builders, you can craft the perfect session tailored to your needs. 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 The large, color-coded display shows your current phase at a glance. Clear audio cues and haptic feedback signal every transition, so you never miss a beat. The screen stays awake for your entire session. KEY FEATURES: Apple Watch: your own workouts on your wrist, with haptics and heart rate. 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 to monitor 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 even if 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 detailed 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 (£4.99 per month) or Pro Yearly (£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/

Screenshots

HIIT Timer4 screens
Tabata Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT Timer at none against Tabata Coach's 3. HIIT Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HIIT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIIT Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Tabata Coach monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HIIT Timer versus Tabata Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIIT TimerTabata Coach
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertsyk-appRonny Eliassen

In-app purchases

None

HIIT Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tabata Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Pro$59.99

Questions

Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Coach free?
Tabata Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HIIT Timer or Tabata Coach have ads?
Both HIIT Timer and Tabata Coach show ads.
Which is updated more often, HIIT Timer or Tabata Coach?
HIIT Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tabata Coach monthly. Most recently, HIIT Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tabata Coach on October 6, 2026.

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