Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs Workout Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
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.
- 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
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Get fit with science-backed interval training—no gym required. Intensity makes interval training simple and effective. Whether you're walking around the block, running your first 5K, cycling to work, or doing bodyweight exercises at home, we'll guide you through proven workouts that get results in less time. Choose from 40+ ready-to-go workouts or create your own. Just press start and let the app coach you with voice cues, countdown beeps, and visual feedback. WHAT YOU GET: • 40+ Ready-to-Go Workouts – From beginner-friendly walks to advanced HIIT, running, cycling, rowing, and strength training • Voice Coaching – Real-time announcements guide you through every interval in 22 languages • Apple Watch Support – Full app on your wrist with heart rate tracking and haptic feedback • Apple Health Integration – Automatically records calories, distance, steps, and heart rate • Live Activity Widget – See your workout progress on your lock screen • Create Custom Workouts – Build unlimited interval sequences that match your fitness level • Workout History – Track every session with detailed metrics • Smart Audio – Countdown beeps and cues that automatically lower your music • Background Mode – Keep your screen off while the workout runs • Cloud Sync – Your workouts and settings stay in sync across all your devices • Export to Apple Workouts – One-tap transfer to Apple's native Workout app WORKOUTS FOR EVERYONE: Beginners: Start with gentle intervals like Couch-Lite or Japanese Interval Walking Runners: Build speed with Yasso 800s, 10-20-30, or Norwegian 4×4 Cyclists: Boost power with Seiler 4×8 or Little 60/75 HIIT Fans: Crush Tabata, Scientific 7-Minute, or Sprint 8 Anywhere Training: Rowing, boxing rounds, stair climbs, jump rope, and more Every workout is based on exercise science research. No guesswork—just proven protocols that deliver results. Download Intensity and discover how effective your workouts can be. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://velocityraptor.co/app-privacy
Workout Timer
This interval timer app supports various workout routines like Tabata and Rounds. Customize rounds, work/rest times, and alerts like vibration and LED flash. It's designed for effective training without ads.
- Tabata routine
- Rounds routine
- Stopwatch routine
- Customizable rounds
- Customizable work/rest times
- Adjustable delayed start
- LED flash and vibration alerts
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Interval timer for training, in which there is no advertising. A handy application in which your workouts are accompanied by LED Flash, vibration, and loud beeps. - Fitness routine "Tabata" - Fitness routine "Rounds" - Fitness routine "Stopwatch" You can change: - Rounds - Work time - Rest time - Delayed start from 0 to 99 seconds - Preliminary sound from 0 to 10 seconds - Vibration - LED Flash Fitness routine "Tabata" very intensive training. One cycle takes only 4 minutes. During this time you have time to do 8 exercises (20 seconds per each) with short respites of 10 seconds. Fitness routine "Rounds" training for counting rounds, with a progress line and set intervals. Fitness routine "Stopwatch" for more intensive workouts, with a progress line, also has a configurable audio playback interval. Our app is a great way to keep yourself in good shape. Good luck with your workouts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at 974 against Workout Timer's 15. Workout Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer Tabata Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 15, 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 65% of Workout Timer's.
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer Tabata Workout | Workout Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (974 ratings) | 4.5 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better | 65.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 974 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velocity Raptor Incorporated | Artem Sokurenko |
Customer experience
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Workout Timer
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
Reported bugs
4 issues- Music stops playing during intervals
- Timer freezes or pauses unexpectedly
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- Inability to add music from Spotify
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Workout Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer Tabata Workout
- Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Plus Yearly (Secret Discount)$14.991 Year
- Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- The 7-Minute Workout$0.99
- Tabata & Gibala Workouts$0.99
- Dr. Oz Quick Workouts$0.99
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- Premium Upgrade$0.99
- Premium Upgrade$1.99
- Mega Pack$3.99
- Intensity Pro Upgrade$4.99
Workout Timer
- Upgrade to PRO$0.99
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