# Best Interval Timer Pro vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is price: Tabata Timer at Free against Best Interval Timer Pro's $0.99. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 14). Best Interval Timer Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tabata Timer is free to download; Best Interval Timer Pro costs $0.99 up front. Best Interval Timer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Best Interval Timer Pro against 4.9 for Tabata Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Best Interval Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

Best Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 13 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer Pro | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer-pro/id545235730/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Interval Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer-pro/id545235730)

This app acts as a personal coach, guiding you through various workouts with customizable interval timers. It supports multiple exercise types and allows for unlimited routine creation, ensuring you can focus on your fitness goals without tracking time.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Unlimited routine creation, Pre-set editable routines, Background and multitasking support, Vibration and sound alerts, Music playback support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |


### 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 Best Interval Timer Pro free?

Best Interval Timer Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer Pro or Tabata Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Best Interval Timer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer Pro or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Best Interval Timer Pro does not.

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

Best Interval Timer Pro ships an update every 13 months, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Best Interval Timer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 25, 2026.

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