Comparison

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer vs PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

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

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About

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features an interactive coach, customizable alerts, music control, and integration with Apple Health for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • HIIT and Tabata interval timer
  • Interactive speaking coach
  • Workout DJ music control
  • Customizable timing and alerts
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Tabata Pro – The ULTIMATE HIIT Interval Timer for MAXIMIZING YOUR WORKOUT Tabata Pro is a MUST HAVE TABATA TIMER designed to elevate your fitness routine. Whether you’re into HIIT, TABATA, or any INTERVAL TRAINING, this powerful workout timer is engineered to optimize your performance and help you achieve your fitness goals faster. Used by top trainers, bodybuilders, physical education departments, and athletes worldwide, Tabata Pro is the ultimate fitness timer for HIIT, TABATA, CIRCUIT TRAINING , CrossFit, and general gym workouts. Whether you're using it for weight training, kettlebells, running, cycling, or any form of interval training, Tabata Pro is your go-to tool for improving performance. ​​MAXIMIZE YOUR FITNESS WITH TABATA AND HIIT TRAINING High-impact TABATA and HIIT training are known for their ability to deliver maximum fitness results in a short amount of time. Tabata Pro helps you stay on track with precise timing, ensuring you get the most out of every workout session. Use Tabata Pro as your dedicated Tabata timer, following the traditional Tabata method, or simply as a versatile HIIT interval timer for other types of workout training. Whether you're using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple WATCH, Tabata Pro works seamlessly across all devices. INTERACTIVE COACHING & SOUND ALERTS The built-in speaking coach in Tabata Pro guides you through every stage of your workout, including preparation, work intervals, rest periods, cool down, and recovery. Tabata Pro comes with carefully selected, high-quality alert sounds that cut through the noise of your workout music, ensuring you're always in sync with your timer. MUSIC CONTROL WITH WORKOUT DJ One of the standout features of Tabata Pro is its integration with Workout DJ, which gives you complete music control during your workout. Automatically start and change your music throughout your session, with different tracks for each interval. This feature allows you to set the right workout music for each phase of your HIIT or Tabata training. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS WITH APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Tabata Pro integrates with Apple Health, so you can easily track your workouts and store them in the Apple Health database. Pair it with a heart rate monitor or use the Apple Watch app to track calories burned and monitor your heart rate, giving you detailed insights into your fitness journey. KEY FEATURES OF Tabata Pro: * Premium quality **Tabata timer** for HIIT and interval training * Workout DJ for automatic music control and interval music changes * High-quality audio, visual, and voice alert system * Fully customizable timing, cycles, and Tabata intervals * Multiple quick-change Tabata timer presets * Mute sound option for silent workouts * Multitasking and split-screen support for easy use on all devices * Custom external display support for gym or group training * Apple Health integration to track workouts and stats * Apple Watch app for easy access on your wrist 4 Products in 1: * In-pocket personal audio coach with headphones * Main display for room use or on fitness equipment * External display for group training or gym sessions * Tabata timer and HIIT timer right on your wrist with the Apple Watch app General Uses: * Tabata Timer * Interval Timer * Tabata WOD Timer * HIIT Timer * Walk/Run Timer Take your fitness to the next level with Tabata Pro—the only Tabata timer and HIIT timer you need to maximize your workouts. Whether you're training for Crossfit, circuit training, or simply want a workout clock that keeps you on track, Tabata Pro is designed to help you reach your goals faster. Tabata Pro® and Workout DJ™ are trademarks of SIMPLETOUCH LLC, all rights reserved. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

This app offers customizable interval timers for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. Track your heart rate in real-time and create distance-based intervals. Save your favorite workout profiles for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and rest times
  • Real-time heart rate plotting
  • Distance-based interval training
  • Save unlimited workout profiles
  • Clear visual countdown and progress
  • Sound alerts for interval changes
Features
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TIMER CUSTOMISATION You choose: ◦ Number of sets ◦ Number of reps ◦ Interval length ◦ Amount of rest (automatic / manual options) ◦ Interval profile (longest first, shortest first, longest in the middle or all the same length) HEART RATE Beautiful real-time heart rate plotting: ◦ Add heart rate tracking using a bluetooth monitor ◦ See current heart rate, as well as min and max rates for the whole session ◦ Heart rate history plots against intervals as your timer runs ◦ Create a HIIT profile to easily work out your max HR NOT JUST A TIMER Distance too! ◦ As well as timed active intervals, PyramidTimer gives supports distance-based intervals too ◦ Train those 400m intervals anywhere, or 1000m, or 400-300-200, or... well you get the idea! ◦ Rest timer begins automatically as soon as you've completed the interval distance ◦ Rest time is fully customisable - you choose either fix a duration or choose an automatic amount relative to interval distance (the proportion is customisable) ◦ Combined with heart rate tracking you can easily work out your max HR using 8x20s sprints FAVOURITE PROFILES No need to define your favourite timer for every workout: ◦ Save unlimited timer profiles ◦ Load profiles in an instant ◦ Your last used profile will re-load automatically next time INTERFACE Enjoy: ◦ Crystal clear timer countdown for current interval ◦ Red/blue (go/rest) interval representation - higher bars are longer intervals ◦ Progress animation for current interval ◦ Boop sound at start and end of each active interval (won't interrupt your music) ◦ Total session time remaining countdown SUPER EASY TO USE For your convenience: ◦ Create your timer profile with interactive sliders ◦ Helper information available for every setting - you can't go wrong ◦ Visual representation of your session updates in real-time as you set it up - no guess work or nasty surprises, you know exactly what your timer will be ◦ Green indicator moves to show current interval ◦ Pause any time HEALTH BENEFITS Get fit fast! ◦ Varying length intervals in Pyramid Timer allow you to work different muscle groups and energy systems all in the same session, getting you the sporting edge faster. ◦ Do short HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) ◦ Long endurance sessions ◦ Tabata ◦ ...and everything in between! ENJOY!

Screenshots

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer at 4.9 against PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's 3.6. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 5). PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals 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

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer has 18K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer versus PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerPyramidTimer HIIT Intervals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMPLETOUCH LLCSimon Moss

Customer experience

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

All ratings17,648 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative29.8%

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music playback issues
  • Timer inaccuracies or premature completion
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save custom timers
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More sound/voice options
  • Total workout time display
  • Halfway point alerts during intervals

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

Subscriptions5
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pro 3 Months$9.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Pro 6 Months$14.996 Months
  • Pro Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals

One-time1
  • Enhanced Version$1.99

Questions

Is Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer free?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals free?
PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals have ads?
Neither Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer nor PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals weekly. Most recently, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer was updated on October 18, 2026 and PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals on October 3, 2026.

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