Comparison

Interval Timer vs Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

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

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

This app offers a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program based on the Tabata method. It provides pre-set workout plans for various body parts and fat burning, along with the ability to create custom routines. Track your progress with detailed statistics and a calorie counter.

Highlights
  • Tabata HIIT interval training
  • Pre-set and custom workout plans
  • Adjustable gym timer
  • Interval timer with music
  • Calorie counter
  • Detailed statistics
  • Sync with Apple Health
Features
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A 4-minute workout that replaces 1 hour of fitness training. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds Training plans: • Abs Workout • Buttocks and Thigh • Lower Body • Upper Body • Fat Burning • Ideal Body + You can create a custom tabata workout! Features: • Adjustable gym timer • Interval timer with music • Flexible workout schedule • Reminders won't let you miss your workout • Calorie counter • Detailed statistics • Interface is simple and easy-to-understand • Sync with Apple Health • Choose your color theme It's time to train! Help us translate into your language: http://translate.axiomrun.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiomrun

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tabata HIIT. Interval Training at none against Interval Timer's shown. Tabata HIIT. Interval Training also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.5K). 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training 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 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Tabata HIIT. Interval Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Tabata HIIT. Interval Training every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus Tabata HIIT. Interval Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTabata HIIT. Interval Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Axiom Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

All ratings1,539 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,130 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.6%

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

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great developer
  • 👍 Systematic and simple workouts
  • 👍 Motivating and helpful for reaching fitness goals
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable workouts
  • 👍 Effective for home/on-the-go workouts

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some users feel the free version is too limited
  • 🤔 A few users found the workouts to be not worth paying for
  • 🤔 Occasional complaints about the app being too robotic or lacking in personality

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

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some issues with the app's audio volume and integration with music
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users

Requested features

6 requests
  • More advanced or customizable workout options
  • Additional exercises and workout routines
  • Ability to connect to music libraries
  • More detailed workout tracking and progress monitoring
  • Halfway point voice cues during workouts
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  • End-of-workout congratulatory messages

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
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  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
5 purchases

Tabata HIIT. Interval Training

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version$1.991 Month
  • Full Version$4.996 Months
One-time3
  • Full Version$1.99
  • Full Version$4.99
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata HIIT. Interval Training free?
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training?
Tabata HIIT. Interval Training is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Tabata HIIT. Interval Training averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata HIIT. Interval Training does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tabata HIIT. Interval Training?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata HIIT. Interval Training on September 19, 2026.

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