Comparison

Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs 12 Minute Athlete

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

12 Minute Athlete

Achieve peak fitness with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routines designed for busy schedules. Workouts are short, effective, and require minimal equipment, fitting into just 12 minutes a day. Access a vast library of exercises with video demonstrations and customizable options.

Highlights
  • 185+ full-body HIIT workouts
  • 12, 16 minute, or time challenge options
  • Strength, cardio, interval, and core training
  • Bodyweight and equipment-based exercises
  • Video demonstrations for all exercises
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Workout tracking and data visualization
Features
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Get in the best shape of your life today. No excuses! 12 Minute Athlete is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) regimen of incredibly effective workouts that you can do in around just 12 minutes a day with minimal equipment & no gym membership. “Never has it been easier to get in a workout. Seriously, this app is so simple to use, it gives you a new workout with exactly the gear you have on hand & you don’t even need to set your timer. And it takes 12 minutes. Boom!” “Absolutely the best fitness app for those who want a truly killer workout in minimal time whether or not you have access to a gym or equipment. If you get only one fitness app ever, this is the one to buy.” “This is the best app I have EVER purchased. It is priceless. I love the pics and the videos. The timer is great! Everything about it is amazing. It’s so simple & easy to use.” “Excellent app. Very well designed, great workout randomized to keep you motivated each day. I’ve been a fan of 12 Minute Athlete on the web for some time now & this app is exactly what I would have hoped for!” “This app makes it so easy to get a varied, quick, hardcore workout in. From the built in timer to the videos explaining the moves to the selection of workouts based off of equipment one has available, this is a godsend. Who doesn’t have 12 minutes in their day to do something good for themselves?” * Featured on KTLA TV, CreativeLive MindBodyGreen, NotCot.org, Gear Patrol, Coolmaterial.com * FEATURES Includes detailed instructions & video demonstrations of the exercises to help you get through each of the workouts. Just pick how long you want your workout to be, choose which equipment you want to use, then work hard! - 185+ full-body HIIT workouts to choose from. Workouts are either 12 minutes, 16 minutes or time challenge. - Short, intense workouts focus on strength, cardio, interval & core training. - Seven possible equipment choices with option to choose bodyweight-only workout as well. - Simple functionality, easy & fun to use. - 35+ bodyweight and equipment-based exercises included. - Access to step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations for every exercise, any time. - Ability to save favorite workouts and interval timers for easy access. - Share your workout on Facebook & Twitter. - Interval timer & stopwatch give options to do your own workouts at any time. - Integration with the iPhone Health Application NEW: BECOME A SUPER ATHLETE Join the virtual 12 Minute Athlete gym & take your fitness to the next level. Subscribe now for $9.99/month or $99.99/year & get: - Immediate access to 200+ awesome new workouts, including AMRAP, boxing, tabata workouts & more - Set up goals for how many workouts a week you want to do and the app will remind you - Get all new workouts 3-4x a week pushed straight to your phone as soon as they're released on 12minuteathlete.com! - Workout Tracking & Data Visualization: Track your workout activity, view your PRs & see lifetime insights with really cool graphs and visual aids. - User Profile & Goal Setting: Easily view your personal data, keep track of PRs, workout frequency & more. - Workout Power Packs: Power Packs include Apartment-friendly workouts, Tabata workouts, Boxing workouts & more! - Access to our brand new Workout Programs Subscription Terms: - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Full Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: 12minuteathlete.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
12 Minute Athlete4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at fortnightly against 12 Minute Athlete's every 6 weeks. 12 Minute Athlete's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 12 Minute Athlete sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4 for 12 Minute Athlete. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 974 and 502 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 70% of 12 Minute Athlete's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, 12 Minute Athlete every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer Tabata Workout versus 12 Minute Athlete: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer Tabata Workout12 Minute Athlete
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (974 ratings) — better4.4 (502 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings974 — better502
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor Incorporated12 Minute Athlete

Customer experience

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

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

12 Minute Athlete

All ratings502 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative24.0%

User reviews

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

From 974 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

12 Minute Athlete

From 502 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient workouts
  • 👍 Variety of exercises
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful tutorial videos
  • 👍 Motivating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes/bugs
  • 🔒 Account/login issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited free content
  • 🤔 Unclear exercise selection

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

12 Minute Athlete

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when selecting workouts
  • Apple Watch app not functioning
  • Unable to access purchased content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom workouts
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Better workout tracking and history
  • More equipment options
  • Countdown/audio cues during workouts

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
11 purchases

12 Minute Athlete

Subscriptions4
  • Super Athlete$3.991 Month
  • Super Athlete$9.991 Month
  • Super Athlete7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Super Athlete$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Apartment Friendly Workouts$0.99
  • Conditioning Workouts$0.99
  • Upper Body Strength Workouts$0.99
Show 4 more
  • 4-Minute Tabata Workouts$0.99
  • Boxing HIIT Workouts$0.99
  • Strong Core Workouts$0.99
  • Beginner HIIT Workouts$0.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 12 Minute Athlete free?
12 Minute Athlete is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or 12 Minute Athlete?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while 12 Minute Athlete averages 4.4 from 502 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or 12 Minute Athlete have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Tabata Workout nor 12 Minute Athlete shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or 12 Minute Athlete?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and 12 Minute Athlete every 6 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on October 10, 2026 and 12 Minute Athlete on October 14, 2026.

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