# Gymboss Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Gymboss Interval Timer's 36%. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Gymboss Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gymboss Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 797, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Gymboss Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymboss Interval Timer | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 797 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gymboss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894157662) | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymboss Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workouts, allowing users to set single or multiple work and rest periods. It offers extensive customization options for alarms, program saving, and display, ensuring a tailored timing experience for any fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Programmable interval timer, Unlimited intervals and rounds, Save and manage unlimited programs, Visual, audible, and vibrate alarms, Music access and dimming, Customizable display and background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymboss Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound and Color Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Perfect gym partner
- 🚀 Grad App
- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple easy to plan and workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clear data
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Another buggy update
- 🐛 Landscape / portrait bugs
- 🐛 Sagging under bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer no longer beeps when screen is locked or app is in background
- Intervals disappear or get shuffled after updates
- Unable to save new workouts
- All workout sounds have gone
- Crashes when trying to edit intervals

**Requested features**

- Verbal prompts like a countdown "3-2-1 Go!" and "3-2-1 Rest"
- Ability to lock the screen
- Option to see what's coming next
- Workout block of 60/30/30 rather than just high and low
- Ability to start from partway through the sequence


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, HIIT and Tabata training support, Adjustable work and rest times, Set and cycle configuration, Interval naming, Background operation, Voice cues

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
- 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
- 🎵 Plays music in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
- Option to add exercise images or videos
- Sync workouts across devices
- Customizable sounds and alerts
- Workout history and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymboss Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gymboss Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Gymboss Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Gymboss Interval Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Gymboss Interval Timer does not.

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

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Gymboss Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 25, 2026.

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