Comparison

Interval Timer vs Tabata/Boxing 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

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/Boxing Timer

This application offers a straightforward timer designed for high-intensity interval training routines like Tabata and boxing workouts. It aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to enhance their training sessions.

Highlights
  • Tabata interval training
  • Boxing workout timer
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • High-intensity interval training support
Features
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If you're looking for a new program to add to your routine, you may want to give Tabata try. Tabata/Boxing timer is here to provide an easy experience when working out!! Get out there and train hard!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Tabata/Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata/Boxing Timer at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. Tabata/Boxing Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 3). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tabata/Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata/Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus Tabata/Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTabata/Boxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 30 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Megulo Abebe

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/Boxing Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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/Boxing Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Tabata/Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata/Boxing Timer free?
Tabata/Boxing Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer?
Tabata/Boxing Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Tabata/Boxing Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata/Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tabata/Boxing Timer on June 3, 2026.

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