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 helps you create and manage custom interval training workouts. It offers various templates, customization options for intervals, and clear visual cues during exercise. Workouts can be saved, shared, and synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Custom interval workout creation
  • Ladder and pyramid templates
  • HealthKit integration
  • Apple Watch app for heart rate and calories
  • Workout sharing via email/AirDrop
  • Large font and contrasting colors
  • Customizable audio and visual cues
Features
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Use HIIT Builder as an interval timer to manage your High Intensity Interval Training to maximize your fitness. Create custom interval workouts from a basic HIIT template or use our ladder and pyramid templates to energize your personal training. All your workouts are stored on your device. There is no need to create an account. We don’t show ads. If you enable it, HIIT Builder will automatically log your workouts in HealthKit for review in Health App or Fitness App. Additionally, you can enable HIIT Builder's Apple Watch app to show your heart rate and calories burned during a workout. You can share interval workouts with friends and family via email and AirDrop. You can also download HIIT Builder interval workouts for free from our website. We add new interval workouts regularly. HIIT Builder is a great interval training app for home workouts or workouts at the park. You can create Tabata workouts or any HIIT workout of your choice. The ability to customize any interval workout to your needs allows you to take control of your fitness using HIIT Builder as an interval timer. HIIT Builder uses large fonts and contrasting colors to make it easy to see where you are in an exercise in your interval workout. You can customize how HIIT Builder tells you that an interval is coming to a close. The app can countdown to the end of an interval or it can ring bells. You can have the app speak the name of the next exercise. You can also have the app flash the screen when transitioning between interval exercises. Each interval workout can be completely customized. You can have each exercise interval be the same length or you can modify each interval’s length to get exactly what you need from the exercise. Create as many interval workouts as you want. Search through your personal workout library to choose which workout you want to do. When iCloud is enabled, you can create workouts on your iPad and see them show up in your iPhone’s HIIT Builder workout library. Download HIIT Builder and get a free, no obligation, trial of all features for two days. Thoughts, concerns, suggestions? We're always trying to improve. Please email us at info@hiitbuilderapp.com

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at 974 against Interval Timer's 12. Interval Timer's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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 4.6 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 12, 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 88% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 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)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings974 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedCurtis Wichern

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 ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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
3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever$7.99

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 is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Tabata Workout nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Interval Timer every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 8, 2026.

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