Comparison

Tabata Trainer vs HIIT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tabata Trainer

This app guides you through high-intensity interval training using the Tabata method. Create custom routines or use pre-set workouts for quick, effective exercise sessions anywhere, anytime. No special equipment is required.

Highlights
  • Tabata method timer
  • Custom workout creation
  • Preloaded workout routines
  • Bodyweight exercises
  • Music integration
Features
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Tabata Trainer is a easy to use HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) app based on the Tabata method. The app is perfectly suited for anyone looking for a new, fast and effective training routine. Create your own workouts or pick one of the preloaded workouts and get started. About the Tabata method: The standard tabata method consists of eight cycles where you perform 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest. You can pick any exercise you like (i.e push-ups/squats/lunges). After four minutes you are done. All routines can be performed whenever you want and wherever you want. There is no need for expensive equipment or gym memberships. All you need is your body and what you can find around the house. Please note: To listen to music while using the app just start your favourite music app, select your music and then switch to Tabata Trainer and you are ready to go (make sure the mute switch is not activated).

About

HIIT

This app offers short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done anywhere with no equipment. It provides scientifically proven exercises, custom timer templates, and progress tracking to help users achieve fitness results quickly.

Highlights
  • Short, high-intensity workouts
  • Customizable timer templates
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Calendar and weight tracking
  • Voice and video guidance
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Get our HIIT Workout app to get results FAST! Just 4 minutes of high intensity tabata intervals training will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. Replace long cardio workouts with shorter and more effective HIIT workouts. No equipment needed. Workout anytime,anywhere. No excuses. Features: • Scientifically proven short high intensity workouts to improve your health. • Custom templates so you can build your own timers. • Step by step instructions suitable for beginners and intermediates alike. • Calendar and weight tracker to track your progress. • Voice and video instructions. It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket. • This app is integrated with Apple Health to track your workouts,calories and weight. Free,quick and effective. What are you waiting for? Download the app,and get sweating! 7M - We heart fitness! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS We offer the following auto-renewing subscriptions: $29.99 per year $2.99 per week These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends,the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://7mfitness.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://7mfitness.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Tabata Trainer4 screens
HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HIIT at Free against Tabata Trainer's $1.99. HIIT also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and ratings volume (31K vs 94). Tabata Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

HIIT is free to download; Tabata Trainer costs $1.99 up front. HIIT sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tabata Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HIIT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIIT has 31K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Tabata Trainer's written reviews are positive against 91% of HIIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Trainer ships an update every 3 months, HIIT monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Tabata Trainer versus HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata TrainerHIIT
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (94 ratings)4.8 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9431K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRigo RigoFast Builder Limited

Customer experience

Tabata Trainer

All ratings94 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative30.0%

HIIT

All ratings31,065 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabata Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HIIT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some videos or links not working
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to create custom workouts
  • More workout types beyond just HIIT
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps
  • Ability to save favorite workouts

In-app purchases

None

Tabata Trainer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

HIIT

Subscriptions11
  • Lock-in our cheapest price!3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 7M Pro$2.997 Days
  • Get Yearly Premium!$9.991 Year
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  • Interval Timer Pro + Workouts$12.991 Month
  • Interval Timer X premium7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • 7M Pro$19.993 Months
  • Get Monthly Premium!$19.991 Month
  • Get Yearly Premium!$19.991 Year
  • Interval Timer X premium$29.991 Year
  • 7M Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Interval Timer Pro + Workouts7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Trainer free?
Tabata Trainer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT free?
HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Trainer or HIIT?
HIIT is rated higher. Tabata Trainer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while HIIT averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.
Do Tabata Trainer or HIIT have ads?
HIIT shows ads; Tabata Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Trainer or HIIT?
Tabata Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and HIIT monthly. Most recently, Tabata Trainer was updated on September 28, 2026 and HIIT on September 27, 2026.

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