Comparison

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer vs Exercise Timer

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

Exercise Timer

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

Highlights
  • Custom workout routines
  • Voice coach for next exercise
  • Timed and rep-based exercises
  • Workout logging and analytics
  • Training plans
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Create custom workout routines & let Exercise Timer guide you through your interval training. Exercise Timer supports both timed exercises and even reps-based exercises (press 'done' when exercise complete). Use Exercise Timer with your screen on or even in the background with your screen locked. Keep your phone in your pocket & Exercise Timer will still let you know which exercise is coming up by voice, vibration & bell. Keep a log of every workout along with an exercise breakdown & take notes. Know how much time you spend exercising with weekly, monthly & yearly charts. In addition to this, Exercise Timer generates reports of individual exercises with overall totals & Exercise Progression charts FEATURES • Create your custom workout routines • Voice Coach announces the next exercise • Optional Metronome to improve cadence • Multiple Bell Sounds • Group Exercises. E.g.: for Warm-Up/Cool-Down • Timed Exercises & Reps exercises supported • Color code your Exercises • Explain your exercises better with our library of exercise GIFs • Log & keep track of your workouts • Workout Analytics • Organize your workouts in Training Plans • Training plans designed by our fitness experts • Works in Background with device locked and screen off • Use Exercise Timer on your Apple Watch IDEAL FOR: • Interval Training, Tabata & Circuit Training • Yoga • Boxing • Keeping all your Workout Routines & Plans in one place • Gym Timer ARE YOU A FITNESS TRAINER? Create your Training Plans and workout routines in Exercise Timer and easily share them with your clients. APPLE WATCH Yes, Exercise Timer works on your Apple Watch! All your workouts are automatically synced on your Apple watch. Workouts performed on your apple watch are also logged on your phone. Download Exercise Timer Now and get moving! UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Exercise Timer Premium is available with a monthly or annual subscription. If you choose to purchase Exercise Timer Premium, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24hrs before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service: https://exercisetimer.net/terms Privacy policy: https://exercisetimer.net/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
Exercise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer at 18K against Exercise Timer's 1K. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Exercise Timer's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 64%). On price, rating, 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. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer against 4.8 for Exercise Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer has 18K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer versus Exercise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerExercise Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.8 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews73.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMPLETOUCH LLCNeurondigital Ltd

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%

Exercise Timer

All ratings1,027 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 🔒 Reliable timer
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Good for HIIT and Tabata workouts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes or crashes on newer devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues for existing users
  • 👎 Forced upgrades and inability to use previous paid version

Exercise Timer

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great value without fluff
  • 👍 Simple but customizable
  • 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
  • 👍 A very underrated app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
  • 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
  • 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
  • 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
  • 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

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

Exercise Timer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
  • Deleting all routines after uninstalling
  • Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
  • Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash
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  • Phone locked, no chime when locked

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
  • Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
  • Search, sort, or reorder routines
  • Connect with Apple Health app
  • Shortcut/automation support

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
3 purchases

Exercise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Exercise Timer Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Exercise Timer Premium Yearly3 Days trial$30.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exercise Timer Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer free?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Exercise Timer?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Exercise Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer nor Exercise Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Exercise Timer?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 27, 2026.

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