Comparison

Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs Tabata 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

Tabata Timer

This app helps you track high-intensity interval training sessions, including Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It provides visual and audible cues for workout and rest periods, allowing for customized routines and background music playback.

Highlights
  • Workout/rest tracking
  • Visual progress rings
  • Audible interval cues
  • Customizable workout settings
  • Save custom routines
  • Background music support
Features
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Get fit with Tabata Timer - HIIT, the perfect app for Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training, or CrossFit. Easily keep track of your workouts, how long to workout/rest, which interval you’re on, with this simple and easy to use app. Features: • You can listen to your music in the background from iTunes or another app • The outer ring displays your workout/rest progression • The inner ring is broken up into sections, which show which cycle you’re on • Beeps provide audible cues when to start working out and when to stop • Customize workout time, rest time, and number of intervals • Create and save workout routines/timer settings

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer at 5.0 against Interval Timer Tabata Workout's 4.5. Tabata Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 26.0). Interval Timer Tabata Workout's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 38%) and ratings volume (974 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Tabata Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tabata Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer Tabata Workout versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer Tabata WorkoutTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (974 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings974 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedMain Street Code 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%

Tabata Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

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

Tabata 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
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  • Premium Upgrade$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • Mega Pack$3.99
  • Intensity Pro Upgrade$4.99
2 purchases

Tabata Timer

One-time2
  • Unlimited Workout Routines$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Tabata Workout nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tabata Timer on August 15, 2026.

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