Comparison

upWod Timer vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

upWod Timer

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and weightlifting. It offers customizable sound alerts, background notifications, and a clear display, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • CrossFit WOD timer
  • HIIT and Interval Training timer
  • Weightlifting set timer
  • AMRAP and EMOM timer
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Background notifications
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Your every-day workout timer for: - CrossFit WODs or Cross-Training - Interval Training or HIIT - Weightlifting Sets - AMRAP As Many Rounds And Reps As Possible - EMOM Every Minute On The Minute - For Time - Tabata All Timers are ad-free and free to use. UP Timer Pro unlocks additional features: - Mix and match multiple timers. - Save and repeat past timers. - Black and white theme. - Support an independent developer for the months of work that went into the making of this timer. Features: - Sounds for half-way and new round. - Notifications while the timer is running in the background. - Works while listening to music. - Efficient timer-setup. - Navigate through rounds and multiple timers. - Readable from far away. - Display stays on while timer is running. - Real-time generated colours, changing with every second (turn it off in the settings if you prefer a still colour). - Dark Mode This timer has been months in the making with a lot of attention to detail. I hope you like it!

About

Tabata Timer

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
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A beautiful and easy-to-use interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, CrossFit or any exercise that involves interval training. The best-designed timer for interval training includes: ↳ Customizable work, rest timer settings, and number of rounds ↳ Ability to pause, skip, and go back between rounds ↳ View workout history and save as preset ↳ Customizable audio cues with voice guidance and chimes ↳ Customizable initial countdown timer ↳ Customizable final seconds alert ↳ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad Some features require a one-time purchase to upgrade to Pro: - Unlimited workouts - Workout history and saved presets - Voice guidance and additional sounds - Countdown timer - Final seconds alert

Screenshots

upWod Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: upWod Timer at 5.0 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. upWod Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

upWod Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

upWod Timer ships an update fortnightly, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
upWod Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterupWod TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo MaagPolybit Studio Pty Ltd

Customer experience

upWod Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

upWod Timer

One-time1
  • upWod Timer Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Tabata Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is upWod Timer free?
upWod 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, upWod Timer or Tabata Timer?
upWod Timer is rated higher. upWod Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do upWod Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither upWod Timer nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, upWod Timer or Tabata Timer?
upWod Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, upWod Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 23, 2026.

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