Comparison

Interval Timer Pro vs Tabatas 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

Tabatas Timer

A precise countdown timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It offers customizable intervals, a clear display, and device-specific layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Audio and haptic cues keep you on track during your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Device-optimized layouts (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Audio and haptic cues
Features
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The ultimate Tabata and HIIT timer designed for simplicity and precision. Whether you’re training on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, this app delivers a clean, focused workout experience that adapts to your device. Highlights: • Customizable Intervals: Easily adjust work, rest, get-ready time, and cycles. • Large, Glanceable Timer: Bold, high-contrast display optimized for visibility during workouts. • Smart Layouts for All Devices: Tailored UIs for iPhone (portrait/landscape), iPad, and now Apple Watch. • Apple Watch App: Full standalone mode—leave your phone behind. • Audio & Haptic Cues: Beeps and vibrations keep you on pace without needing to look. Built for athletes, trainers, and anyone who wants to stay focused without fumbling through complicated settings.

Screenshots

Interval Timer Pro4 screens
Tabatas Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabatas Timer at 5.0 against Interval Timer Pro's 4.5. Tabatas Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Interval Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (598 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99 and Tabatas Timer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabatas Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Pro has 598 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Tabatas Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Tabatas Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer Pro versus Tabatas Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer ProTabatas Timer
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (598 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings598 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsFrancisco Alcala

Customer experience

Interval Timer Pro

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

Tabatas Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tabatas Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Interval Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Tabatas Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer Pro free?
Interval Timer Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabatas Timer free?
Tabatas Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Pro or Tabatas Timer?
Tabatas Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Tabatas Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Pro or Tabatas Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Pro nor Tabatas Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Pro or Tabatas Timer?
Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Tabatas Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Pro was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tabatas Timer on October 3, 2026.

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