Comparison

Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs Interval Timer

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

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. Easily set up preparation, work, and rest periods, then save and share your custom workouts. Track your progress with detailed statistics and history.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • HIIT and Tabata timer
  • Workout planning
  • Save and share workouts
  • Workout statistics
  • Workout history
Features
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The Interval Timer is a simple and easy to use workout interval timer (HIIT timer, Stopwatch & Countdown) for your daily fitness training and workout at home, gym and everywhere else. This workout timer is suitable for fitness interval training HIIT/Tabata, interval running (jogging) and other time dependent activities (boxing, circuit training, meditation, breathing exercises, yoga...). it possible to carry out training sessions with preparation time, work time, rest time and number of repetitions. Features: - Intuitive and clear user interface. - Configure exercises with preparation time, work time, rest and number of repetitions - Create your own custom intervals - Group multiple exercises as a plan - Save, load and edit workouts - Share your workouts with friends - Create and load backups of your workouts - Track your progress with the workout statistics - Perfect timer for high intensity interval training (hiit, tabata) - Detailed history and statistics pages to track your progress. - Repeat a previous workout from your history, so you don't need to set it again. Subscription Details: - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. you will not able to cancel subscriptions once activated. -Privacy policy: http://iglobalapp.com/privacy-policy -Terms of use: http://iglobalapp.com/terms-condition

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Interval Timer Tabata Workout and Interval Timer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 10% of Interval Timer's. Interval Timer Tabata Workout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Interval Timer Tabata Workout against 4.5 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 974 and 402 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 10% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer Tabata Workout versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer Tabata WorkoutInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (974 ratings)4.5 (402 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings974 — better402
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedJyoti Virani

Customer experience

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

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

Interval Timer

All ratings402 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

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

Interval Timer

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
Show 4 more
  • Premium Upgrade$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • Mega Pack$3.99
  • Intensity Pro Upgrade$4.99
2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout and Interval Timer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 974 and 402 ratings respectively.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Tabata Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Interval Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on August 30, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 21, 2026.

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