# Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.9 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 9). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 142 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-multiple-hiit/id1598597704/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duleep Madusanka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533862) | [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-multiple-hiit/id1598597704)

Create personalized workout timers for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. Customize intervals, choose voice or beep cues, and run timers in the background with music. Includes a stopwatch and countdown timer for versatile fitness tracking.

**Highlights:** Custom interval timers, Voice or beep cues, Background operation, Customizable countdown, Stopwatch and countdown timer, Dark and light mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.9 out of 5 from 142 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 16, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 23, 2026.

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