Comparison

IntervalCoach vs Zabata

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

Head to head
About

IntervalCoach

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A simple, easy to use Interval Timer. It allows you to control all your HIIT and Tabata workouts by just setting the length of an intensive and a relaxed time interval. Combined with the number of interval repetitions you can start your training. The training will always start with an relaxed period to give you the chance to prepare yourself.

About

Zabata

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Zabata is a timer that you can use to do Tabata or HIIT workouts. In the training settings you can set intervals, training and break times individually. Suitable for beginners who prefer a simple user interface. Features: - Set training and break time - Set number of training intervals - Sounds at the start and end of training You can stop the timer at any time during training times. The screen remains switched on during the training times so that you have an overview of the time. In addition, you will always receive a countdown tone before your last 3 seconds are up if you don't want to look at the screen. If you are looking for simple and understandable Tabata timers, Zabata is for you! - for free - without advertisement - easy handling - attractive design - no login required

Screenshots

IntervalCoach1 screens
Zabata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zabata at Free against IntervalCoach's $0.99. Zabata also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 45 months) and device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Zabata is free to download; IntervalCoach costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntervalCoach ships an update every 45 months, Zabata every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
IntervalCoach versus Zabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalCoachZabata
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClemens SchuetzdellerZelfi AG

In-app purchases

None

IntervalCoach

No in-app purchases

None

Zabata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IntervalCoach free?
IntervalCoach costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zabata free?
Zabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, IntervalCoach or Zabata?
IntervalCoach ships an update every 45 months, and Zabata every 6 weeks. Most recently, IntervalCoach was updated on May 15, 2026 and Zabata on September 11, 2026.

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