Comparison

Interval Timer vs HIIT & Tabata

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times
  • Runs in background and with screen locked
  • Music playlist integration
  • Save settings as templates
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate
  • Post workouts to social media
Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. 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. Produced by Polycents! 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 APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

About

HIIT & Tabata

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It offers professionally designed routines, custom interval creation, and progress tracking, making fitness accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • HIIT and Tabata interval timer
  • Professionally designed workouts
  • Customizable intervals
  • Progress tracking
  • Boxing games
  • Run tracker
  • Video classes
Features
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--- HIIT & Tabata – Train anytime, anywhere --- This app will empower you to do your HIIT workout better than before, track your time, sets, and cycles. Work out at the beach, during your lunch breaks, at the gym, in parks, or even at home. Make every second count with workouts prepared by our team of professionals. Exercise anytime, anywhere. Crush your fitness goals with HIIT & Tabata, combining boxing games, run tracker, and run games. Train anywhere with fun boxing games, track every move using the run tracker, and boost cardio through exciting run games. Boxing games keep you challenged, the run tracker monitors progress, and run games add variety. Make workouts engaging with boxing games, stay on target with the run tracker, and enjoy the thrill of run games every day. HIIT & Tabata help you take your workouts anywhere. Choose from professionally designed routines or create your custom intervals. Track time, sets, and cycles with a precise, easy-to-read timer. --- Fast, effective workouts in your pocket --- Train at home, in the gym, at the park, or even during a quick break at work. Follow guided instructions and video classes for proper form and better results. Adjust work and rest periods to suit your fitness level. Sync your progress with Apple Health for a complete view of your activity. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes, it supports building strength, boosting endurance, and staying motivated. Each workout is structured to maximize your time, allowing you to focus on performance and achieve measurable results. *** Your HIIT training partner *** HIIT & Tabata is simple to use, delivers powerful results, and is always ready to support your training whenever you need it. We also offer the option to record your workouts on the Apple Health App if you allow us to do so by using HealthKit. ------------------------------ SUBSCRIPTIONS: The download of HIIT & Tabata is free. Get all available workouts within the app as part of the monthly subscription. If you opt for the subscription, you pay the fixed price for your country, which is displayed in the app. The subscription will be renewed automatically if it is not canceled within at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes account will be charged for each new term within 24 hours prior to the expiration of the current subscription. The current term of In-App subscriptions cannot be canceled. You can disable the automatic renewal via the iTunes account settings at any time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terms of Service: https://zipoapps.com/hiittabataios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/hiittabataios/privacy

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
HIIT & Tabata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Interval Timer at free with in-app purchases against HIIT & Tabata's subscription. Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.1K). HIIT & Tabata's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HIIT & Tabata sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HIIT & Tabata holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of HIIT & Tabata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, HIIT & Tabata every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus HIIT & Tabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerHIIT & Tabata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better50.1% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.ZipoApps

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.2%

HIIT & Tabata

All ratings1,065 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral13.4%
Negative36.4%

User reviews

Interval Timer

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Provides visual and audio cues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Incompatible with other apps

HIIT & Tabata

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Excellent functionality
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🔥 Best HIIT timer

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Battery drain issue
  • 🐛 Crashing/buggy
  • 🔊 Annoying cheer sound effect
  • 💰 Excessive charges

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

HIIT & Tabata

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timer resets unexpectedly
  • Workout data not syncing
  • Watch app not functioning properly
  • Restore purchases not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom interval times
  • Sync with Apple Watch/Health
  • Integrate with own music library
  • Add reps tracking

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
12 purchases

HIIT & Tabata

Subscriptions11
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • H&T Master One$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • H&T Master Three7 Days trial$17.493 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • H&T Master Six7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • H&T Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT & Tabata free?
HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or HIIT & Tabata?
HIIT & Tabata is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while HIIT & Tabata averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Interval Timer or HIIT & Tabata have ads?
Both Interval Timer and HIIT & Tabata show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or HIIT & Tabata?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and HIIT & Tabata every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and HIIT & Tabata on September 24, 2026.

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