# Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs Intensity

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at 974 against Intensity's 180. Intensity's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer Tabata Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Intensity sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Interval Timer Tabata Workout against 4.5 for Intensity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 64% of Intensity's.

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, Intensity every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Tabata Workout | Intensity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-workout/id347870914/reviews) | **[4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-powerlifting-log/id1047407323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **974** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Taylor Hamling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022381017) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Tabata Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-workout/id347870914)

This app guides you through science-backed interval training for effective workouts at home or on the go. Choose from pre-made routines or create your own, with voice cues and visual feedback to keep you motivated. Track your progress and integrate with other health apps.

**Highlights:** 40+ ready-to-go workouts, Voice coaching in 22 languages, Apple Watch support, Apple Health integration, Create custom workouts, Workout history tracking, Live Activity widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly (Secret Discount) | $14.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| The 7-Minute Workout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tabata & Gibala Workouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Oz Quick Workouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Intensity Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🎵 Ability to use own music
- ⏱️ Helpful interval timer
- 🔥 Effective for HIIT training
- 📚 Good selection of pre-loaded workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy music playback
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔁 Erased custom workouts after update
- 📱 Requires phone to be open during use

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops playing during intervals
- Timer freezes or pauses unexpectedly
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- Inability to add music from Spotify

**Requested features**

- Option to set intervals in minutes and seconds
- Ability to save and load custom workouts
- Background music playback while app is closed
- More pre-loaded workout options
- Syncing workouts to Apple Watch


### Intensity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intensity-powerlifting-log/id1047407323)

This app helps you optimize your training for progression by tracking your strength and progress. It offers a user-friendly interface for planning and logging workouts, with in-depth stats, custom goals, and personal record tracking.

**Highlights:** Workout planning and logging, In-depth training statistics, Customizable goals and personal records, Support for popular powerlifting programs, AI program generation, Cloud sync across platforms, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intensity Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Intensity Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Intensity Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💪 Great for tracking lifts
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Efficient workout logging
- ✅ Comprehensive exercise database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📉 Data loss issues
- ⚠️ Inconsistent metric units (kg/lb)
- ❌ Unusable after recent updates
- 🖱️ Touch input latency

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving
- App randomly closes
- Metrics shifting between kg and lb
- App crashes with 'Unable to Load App' error
- Workout diary not accurately tracking days

**Requested features**

- Add widgets
- Dark mode option
- Display RPE on main screen
- Track RPE with every set
- Abbreviate drop sets/super sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?

Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Intensity free?

Intensity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Intensity?

Intensity is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while Intensity averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Intensity have ads?

Neither Interval Timer Tabata Workout nor Intensity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Intensity?

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Intensity every 4 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on October 10, 2026 and Intensity on October 11, 2026.

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