Comparison

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer vs Gustav Workout Timer

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

Head to head
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

Gustav Workout Timer

This app helps you manage your workout intervals for various training types like HIIT, circuits, and strength. It offers customizable timers, built-in options, and personalized interval naming for a focused and comfortable training experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals up to 10 minutes
  • Ready-made built-in timers
  • Save custom timers to Favourites
  • Custom interval naming
  • New sound and audio cue options
  • Haptic feedback for interval changes
  • Modern Liquid Glass design
Features
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Gustav Workout Timer – your interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, circuit training, and all workout types. Fast, clean, and more convenient than ever. Perfect for HIIT workouts, cardio training, strength training, yoga, and circuit training – all your interval exercise needs. What you'll find in the app: - Customizable intervals: set up to 10 intervals with durations up to 10 minutes, including countdown before your first interval starts. - Built-in timers: pre-made workout timers ready to use instantly without setup. - Favorites: save your custom timers and easily share them with your team. - Personal naming: name each interval according to your workout. - New sounds + audio alerts: choose what signals the end of each interval. - Haptic feedback: gentle haptic response so you stay informed without looking at the screen. - Liquid Glass design: modern, clean aesthetic with new transitions and depth. - New animations: smoother and more engaging workout experience. - Various backgrounds: choose from preset backgrounds or use your own. - Improved user experience: more intuitive keyboard handling, better portrait mode display, and additional optimizations. Whether you're pushing hard through short intervals or going at a steady pace, this app helps you keep the rhythm and focus on your technique.

Screenshots

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer4 screens
Gustav Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer at 4.9 against Gustav Workout Timer's 4.1. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Gustav Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Gustav Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer has 18K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Gustav Workout Timer'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, Gustav Workout Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer versus Gustav Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Pro HIIT Interval TimerGustav Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMPLETOUCH LLCDalibor Janecek

Customer experience

Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer

All ratings17,648 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews481 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative29.5%

Gustav Workout Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Gustav Workout Timer

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
None

Gustav Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer free?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gustav Workout Timer free?
Gustav Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Gustav Workout Timer?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer is rated higher. Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Gustav Workout Timer averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Gustav Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer nor Gustav Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer or Gustav Workout Timer?
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Gustav Workout Timer monthly. Most recently, Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Gustav Workout Timer on October 1, 2026.

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