Comparison

Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs GymFit

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

GymFit

This app helps experienced gym-goers optimize their workouts by providing customizable interval timers. It allows users to create, save, and edit workout routines, track progress, and manage time efficiently to maximize productivity during gym sessions.

Highlights
  • Create customizable workouts
  • Add unlimited intervals
  • Edit and rearrange intervals
  • Save custom workout routines
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Intervals Workout Timer is designed for intelligent, efficient, and hard-working individuals who are seasoned in the gym. We're not here for beginners. The app helps you manage time and follow workout circuits easily. Manage Time Easily - Do you hate it when you plan on going to the gym for a quick 30-45-minute workout and you don't end up leaving for another hour or two? How about when a group is spending their time talking over the bench that YOU'RE waiting on using? No need to waste time or wait anymore! Improve Gym Workouts - Intervals is designed to get you in and out of the gym, while still giving you the workout you intended. You have been to the gym plenty of times and are definitely not a beginner. You know exactly what you want to do at the gym before you show up to workout. But every time you get to your gym, you end up wasting valuable time that you could be spending elsewhere. 
Features of Intervals Workout Timer: CREATE WORKOUTS: - Create workouts that are fully customizable. Save the intervals in your device so you only need to build your workout once! Add as many workouts as you want and set different timers for every workout to manage time and exercise easily. ADD INTERVALS: - Add as many intervals as you want to your workout so that you can maximize the productivity of your workout! No need to stop between exercises to figure out what to do next as this feature will enable you to keep a track of your progress, view remaining time as well as get a clue on what to do next. EDIT WORKOUTS: - Each interval is completely customizable and editable. All you need to do is create a chart and figure out the best workout course. You can create and edit as many workouts as you want.Edit the name, time, and assign a color so that it's easier for you to recognize during training. Eliminate distractions and clutter so you can focus on more important things like finishing your sets CUSTOMIZE YOUR CIRCUIT: - Are you planning on switching to a new workout routine to reach your next fitness goal? How about doing multiple workouts in a single day? By using this app, you can customize your circuits easily. Customize your circuit by editing, rearranging or deleting any interval that seems out of place! EASY TO USE: - The Intervals Workout Timer is very easy to us – all thanks to its simple and easy UI/UX. The app offers clear menus and options to navigate to the right feature and customize it accordingly. Enjoy smooth controls and seamless performance as you create new plans and enjoy your workouts. APPLE HEALTH KIT - Intervals Workout Timer is now integrated with Apple HealthKit. This gives you the ability to receive credit for workouts you complete with Intervals, on your Apple Activity rings. It also gives you the ability to track previous workout sessions so you can more easily monitor your workout progress. Are you ready to maximize the productivity of your workout plans by learning time management? Download and use Intervals Workout Timer today! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
GymFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at none against GymFit's shown. Interval Timer Tabata Workout also leads on ratings volume (974 vs 17) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). GymFit's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Interval Timer Tabata Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and GymFit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.5 for Interval Timer Tabata Workout against 4.6 for GymFit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 17, 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 62% of GymFit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, GymFit every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer Tabata Workout versus GymFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer Tabata WorkoutGymFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (974 ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings974 — better17
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedPoutier Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

All ratings974 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.9%

GymFit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

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

GymFit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly (Secret Discount)$14.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • 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
12 purchases

GymFit

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 3 Day Trial Then Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Week Trial Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
  • Ad & Workout Generator Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymFit free?
GymFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or GymFit?
GymFit is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while GymFit averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or GymFit have ads?
GymFit shows ads; Interval Timer Tabata Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or GymFit?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and GymFit every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on October 1, 2026 and GymFit on October 1, 2026.

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