Comparison

Interval Timer vs Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various training styles, including Tabata, HIIT, and general workouts. It offers background operation and round tracking, with optional premium features and Health app integration.

Highlights
  • Tabata Protocol timer
  • Rounds timer
  • Stopwatch mode
  • Interval timer
  • Workout of the day display
  • Background operation (premium)
  • Round number and duration display
Features
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Workout Timer / Training Timer / Round Timer Special timer for interval training The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol - Rounds - Stopwatch - Intervals - Workout of the day - Timer also works in backgroung mode (premium version) - Ability to display the number and duration of rounds Should you choose to upgrade to a Premium Membership, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your monthly subscription is $0.99 per month, while the yearly subscription is $4.99 per year. (Price may vary by location.) Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms The application supports Health app: At your request, the data on completed training will be automatically added to the Health app. Good luck in your workouts!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at none against Interval Timer's shown. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 523) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT 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 523, 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 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTimer Tabata for Workout, HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.7 (523 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews80.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better523
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Alexander Senin

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

All ratings523 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative16.8%

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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

From 523 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and flexible
  • 🚀 Works well in the background
  • 👍 Reliable and convenient
  • 👍 Versatile for different workouts
  • 👍 Great for interval training

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model for full features
  • 💰 Paid app after previously being free
  • 💰 Paid version doesn't restore previous purchases
  • 🔇 Loud beeping sound
  • 🐛 Glitchy on Apple Watch

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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout tracking stops working on Apple Watch
  • Timer loses track when screen turns off

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom intervals and rest times
  • Option to repeat previous rounds
  • Adjustable volume for alerts
  • Ability to save and load custom workout routines

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
6 purchases

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Subscriptions2
  • Best Timer for a Month$2.991 Month
  • Best Timer for a Year$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tip developer$0.99
  • Full version$1.99
  • Boost of Energy$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Source of Inspiration$3.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 from 523 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT on September 24, 2026.

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