# Interval Timer vs Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s $99.99. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 90). Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Interval Timer is free to download; Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) costs $99.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 90, 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 92% of Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $99.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-stopwatch-pro-paid/id639208656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 143 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Anuj Seth](https://appshunter.io/developer/486885281) |

## 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


### Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-stopwatch-pro-paid/id639208656)

This interval timer automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various training methods. It offers customizable intervals, voice prompts, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.

**Highlights:** Automated exercise and rest intervals, Customizable workout presets, Voice and beep prompts, Music integration, Apple Health support, Color-coded display

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable intervals and sets
- 🚀 Works well for various workouts (Tabata, HIIT, Kettlebell, stretching)
- 🎵 Integrates with music playback
- 🎧 Works well with headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Narrator can interrupt music
- 🐛 Frustrating connectivity issues (e.g., Wahoo heart rate belt)
- 🐛 Some users experience crashes
- 💰 Some useful features locked behind Pro version
- 🐛 App not working after a few months

**Reported bugs**

- Never hooked up to Wahoo heart rate belt
- Just crashes
- Unusable on iPhone 6
- App doesn't work after a couple months
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- iCloud sync
- Lock screen widget
- Ability to record custom voice prompts
- Cool-down section at the end of the workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) free?

Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)?

Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) on September 24, 2026.

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