Comparison

Interval Timer Tabata Workout vs HIIT 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

HIIT Interval Timer

This app provides a flexible interval timer for high-intensity training. Customize workout cycles, rest periods, and receive color, voice, and sound navigation cues. It runs in the background and offers a built-in music player.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval and rest times
  • Background and screen-locked operation
  • Color, voice, and sound navigation
  • Built-in music player
  • Create and manage custom timers
  • Multiple themes
Features
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Run in foreground, background and screen locked, the HIIT app allows you to specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between cycles. + Flexible and Advanced Timer + Clean, simple and easy to use (There is no learning curve here) + Create your own timers with some taps + Create fully customized timers with a complex of cycles and sets, + Run in the background, foreground, screen locked + Color, Voice and Sound Navigations (Customizable) + Built in Music Player (in sync with iOS Music Player) + Multiple themes to select + Manage your timers and data of training (you can even delete unwanted timer or junk data) + Create your own alarms right in the app + Work on iPhone, iPad and iPod + And a lot more features will be added in over time. How to use this app: There is no user manual here! -> Download it -> tap on play button -> you will see -> It’s super easy

Screenshots

Interval Timer Tabata Workout4 screens
HIIT Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Timer Tabata Workout at none against HIIT Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer Tabata Workout also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). HIIT Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 HIIT Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer Tabata Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Tabata Workout has 974 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Interval Timer Tabata Workout's written reviews are positive against 53% of HIIT Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, HIIT Interval Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer Tabata Workout versus HIIT Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer Tabata WorkoutHIIT Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (974 ratings) — better4.2 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings974 — better102
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB10 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedThang Nguyen

Customer experience

Interval Timer Tabata Workout

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

HIIT Interval Timer

All ratings102 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

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

HIIT 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
1 purchases

HIIT Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Tabata Workout free?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Interval Timer free?
HIIT Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or HIIT Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout is rated higher. Interval Timer Tabata Workout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while HIIT Interval Timer averages 4.2 from 102 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Tabata Workout or HIIT Interval Timer have ads?
HIIT Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Tabata Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Tabata Workout or HIIT Interval Timer?
Interval Timer Tabata Workout ships an update fortnightly, and HIIT Interval Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Interval Timer Tabata Workout was updated on August 30, 2026 and HIIT Interval Timer on September 17, 2026.

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