Interval Timer vs Tabata Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.
- Customizable work and rest periods
- Set number of sets and rounds
- Background operation support
- Music playback compatibility
- Apple Watch integration
- Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts
Tabata Interval Timer
This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and CrossFit. It features a clean interface, customizable routines, and background operation to keep users focused on their fitness goals.
- Timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, HIIT
- Custom interval routines
- Round and set counters
- Mid-workout alerts
- Background mode
- Save and reuse workouts
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Workout Timer for WOD, EMOM, HIIT, and Tabata WOD Timer is the ultimate workout timer for functional fitness, CrossFit, and HIIT athletes. Stay focused on your AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, or custom interval workouts with a simple, powerful timer that keeps you moving—no matter where you train. FOCUS ON YOUR WORKOUT, NOT THE CLOCK Choose your workout type, set your time, and go. WOD Timer’s clean, easy-to-read interface and large numbers make it effortless to track intervals—even mid-workout. Works seamlessly on your iPhone and Apple Watch. BUILT FOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS & CROSSFIT • Timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, HIIT, and custom intervals • Custom mode to build your own interval routines • Round and set counters to track progress • Mid-workout alerts and reminders • Background mode so you never lose your workout PERFECT FOR EVERY ATHLETE Whether you're prepping for CrossFit Open, HYROX, or just improving your fitness, WOD Timer adapts to your training. Create, save, and reuse your favorite interval workouts to stay consistent and motivated. GO PREMIUM FOR MORE CONTROL Unlock even more features: • Unlimited custom workouts • Advanced timer configurations • All future premium features included PRICING • $0.99 per week • $24.99 per year Prices apply to U.S. customers and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.9 against Tabata Interval Timer's 1.0. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Tabata Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 246 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, Tabata Interval Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Tabata Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (246 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 246 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yosyp Hameliak | Danilo Vilhena |
Customer experience
Interval Timer
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In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Remove Ads$4.99
Tabata Interval Timer
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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