# Interval Timer vs HIIT & Tabata

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | HIIT & Tabata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-interval-timer/id1035873240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 143 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block functionality
- App freezes or crashes
- Timer doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

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


### HIIT & Tabata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-interval-timer/id1035873240)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| H&T Master One | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| H&T Master Three | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| H&T Master Six | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| H&T Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Workout data not syncing
- Watch app not functioning properly
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*