# Interval Timer vs Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer at every 9 days against Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's every 3 months. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 642). Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Interval Timer against 4.6 for Totally Tabata Timer Protocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 642, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Totally Tabata Timer Protocol every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Totally Tabata Timer Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.6 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totally-tabata-timer-protocol/id856659483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 642 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) |

## 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


### Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totally-tabata-timer-protocol/id856659483)

This app provides a highly customizable timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It offers built-in workouts, a flexible workout builder, and background operation with sound cues. Track progress with a workout log and integrate with the Health app.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Workout builder, Built-in curated workouts, Background operation, Workout log, Siri Shortcuts, Music integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The 7-Minute Workout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Oz Quick Workouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Totally Tabata Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Customizable workouts
- 🎵 Integrates with own music
- ⏱️ Great timer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🔇 Low volume/audio issues
- 💰 Expensive pro version
- 🤔 Confusing to set up
- 🔍 Limited customization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when creating workouts
- Music playback issues
- Time scrolls cut off
- Inability to save music selections

**Requested features**

- Pause before starting
- Sync with Apple Health
- More preset workouts
- Better music integration
- Apple Watch compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Totally Tabata Timer Protocol free?

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol?

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Totally Tabata Timer Protocol averages 4.6 from 642 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol have ads?

Both Interval Timer and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol on September 25, 2026.

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