Interval Timer vs Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
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
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
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Achieve your fitness goals with a timer that is ultra-simple to use. Whether it's CrossFit, boxing, or home workouts, customize your rounds, rest, and work periods in just a few taps. Stay Focused: Visual and audio cues guide you without looking at the screen. Train Your Way: Listen to your favorite music while you work out. Track Progress: View your daily streaks and full workout history. Privacy Policy: https://devcros4.github.io/TabataTimer-Site/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT at none against Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Interval Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (250 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 250 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yosyp Hameliak | jean-baptiste delcros |
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer
Reported bugs
9 issues- App pauses when phone is locked
- Sound notifications are inconsistent
- App doesn't run in background
- Watch app not opening or syncing
- In-app purchase issues
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- Timer not counting when phone is locked
- Voice/sound stops during exercises
- Incorrect number of sets displayed
- App crashes or freezes
Requested features
12 requests- Option for different/upbeat voice
- Ability to reorder saved timers
- Larger font size option
- Vibrate option
- Naming individual sets/exercises
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- Audio configuration for set completion
- Syncing workouts with health apps
- Option to keep app running when phone is locked
- Customizable warm-up per saved timer
- Option for giant font size for numbers
- Ability to move saved timers
- More sound options
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Remove Ads$4.99
Interval Timer · Tabata & HIIT
- Monthly plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$9.99
- Lifetime Access$19.99
Questions
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