Comparison

Interval Timer Pro 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 Pro

This app helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities. It offers customizable intervals, runs in the background, and allows you to play music during workouts. Save your settings and share your progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets and intervals
  • Background operation
  • Music playback
  • Save settings as templates
  • Post-workout sharing
Features
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We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set

About

Tabata Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer Pro4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabata Timer at Free against Interval Timer Pro's $2.99. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Tabata Timer is free to download; Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 up front. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Interval Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Interval Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Interval Timer Pro versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ProTabata Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5989.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsOleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

Interval Timer Pro

All ratings598 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.1%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

User reviews

Interval Timer Pro

From 598 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Excellent for interval training
  • 🎨 Customizable workouts
  • 🎶 Integrates with music
  • ⏱️ Reliable timer
  • 📊 Tracks workout history

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with screen orientation and audio
  • 🔄 No ability to reorder intervals
  • 📤 No workout sharing or syncing
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Paid version offers limited additional features

Tabata Timer

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Customizable workouts
  • 🔊 Clear audio cues
  • 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
  • 🎵 Plays music in the background

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
  • 💰 Paid version required for more features
  • 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when adjusting number of sets
  • Timer stops working when switching apps
  • Paid version doesn't import free version workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Countdown timer before interval ends
  • Ability to import/export workout routines
  • More sound effect options
  • Ability to see upcoming interval

Tabata Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Occasional freezing or restarting of device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
  • Option to add exercise images or videos
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Customizable sounds and alerts
  • Workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Pro or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.
Do Interval Timer Pro or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Interval Timer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Pro or Tabata Timer?
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 26, 2026.

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