# Simple Repeat Timer vs Tabata Timer □

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer □ at 4.9 against Simple Repeat Timer's 3.7. Tabata Timer □ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 13). Simple Repeat Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Repeat Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Simple Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s.

Simple Repeat Timer ships an update every 9 months, Tabata Timer □ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Repeat Timer | Tabata Timer □ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141/reviews) | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alberto Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/325350793) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-repeat-timer/id555240141)

This app assists with repetitive, timed activities. It's designed to help users track sets and durations for exercises or other timed tasks, preventing distractions and lost counts.

**Highlights:** Repetitive timed activities, Set and duration tracking, Distraction prevention, Exercise routine support, Customizable timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer □

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005)

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout intervals, Drag-and-drop interface, Audio guidance, Background music support, Workout history and statistics, Load previous workout settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock One Workout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient workout timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Timer issues (pausing, resetting)
- 🔊 Volume balance problems (music vs. voice)
- 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly when phone is locked or app is backgrounded
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between exercises or rounds

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse custom workout settings
- Option to disable voice instructions and use only audio cues
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables
- More advanced analytics and workout tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Repeat Timer free?

Simple Repeat 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, Simple Repeat Timer or Tabata Timer □?

Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. Simple Repeat Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 from 10K ratings.

### Do Simple Repeat Timer or Tabata Timer □ have ads?

Neither Simple Repeat Timer nor Tabata Timer □ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Repeat Timer or Tabata Timer □?

Simple Repeat Timer ships an update every 9 months, and Tabata Timer □ monthly. Most recently, Simple Repeat Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tabata Timer □ on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*