Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) vs Interval Timer X Workout Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)
This interval timer automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various training methods. It offers customizable intervals, voice prompts, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.
- Automated exercise and rest intervals
- Customizable workout presets
- Voice and beep prompts
- Music integration
- Apple Health support
- Color-coded display
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Tabata Stopwatch Pro is the ultimate Tabata Interval Timer that works for 'all' your interval training needs. You can use it with Tabata, HIIT, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, interval running, sprints, etc. Tabata Stopwatch Pro is a universal (both iPhone and iPad) feature packed interval timer for people who follow the Tabata training method. The main thing the Tabata app will aid you with is automating your exercise, rest, cooldown and other intervals. As simple as this sounds, it has a profound effect on your workout. You will be able to concentrate much better, won’t have to constantly count and honestly the whole workout just goes by faster. Try it with your Tabata, HIIT, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, interval running, sprints, and other workouts. Designed with both beginners and advanced users in mind Tabata Stopwatch Pro comes ready to use with basic Tabata already set up for you. As you gain more experience you can customize all intervals to match your pace. You may even create and store your own interval presets to quickly change to different workouts. Tabata Stopwatch Pro is loaded with beeps that help identify what part of a workout you are in, interval beeps for example tell you when a new interval has started. Tabata Stopwatch Pro also has voice support that announces intervals to further help you focus on your workout. Oh and what would an exercise app be without music, select your favorite tracks from your iPod and blast through that workout. The Apple Health app is supported and the Tabata app will write your Tabata workout times, calorie burned estimates and heart rates (needs a chest strap heart rate monitor) after each workout. By far the best app for Tabata training available for your iPhone and iPad, Tabata Stopwatch Pro includes: + Pro grade Tabata timer. + Ready to use out of the box. Classic Tabata already set up for you. + Simple to use, just push play. + Works on both iPhone and iPad. + Comes with 2 beautiful themes. + Color coded display visible from afar. Colors represent the amount of energy you are using in an interval. + Customize initial countdown and warmup time. + Customize exercise, rest, recovery and cooldown intervals. + Adjust the number of sets and cycles to match your pace. + Jump between intervals in the middle of a workout as needed. + Build presets to support your multiple interval training needs. + Pause your workouts if needed. + Works with the screen locked and in your pocket. + Interval beeps for each individual interval. Need a separate beep to mark when it's time to rest, no problem. + Interval vibration. + Continuous beeps. + Three second beeps. + Halfway beeps. + Voice assist so that you focus on your workout and not the screen. + Workout to music from your iPod. + Set music to pause to hear beeps and voice assist clearly. + Shuffle tracks or albums to suit your taste and workout. + Apple Health support. This IS the best app in it's class, just have a look at the reviews. Health Disclaimer: Exercising can be extremely stressful for the body, please consult your doctor, trainer or coach before using this app. This app does not aim to teach, coach or guide you with fitness, exercises or working out. It is a utility for people (adults only) who already know what they are doing and why. Further, calculations for workout times, calories burned and heart rates when working out are only approximations and should not be used for any medical purposes.
Interval Timer X Workout Timer
This versatile timer helps you structure workouts, manage daily tasks, and achieve fitness goals. Customize routines, track progress with visual cues, and stay motivated with customizable sounds. Ideal for HIIT, Tabata, yoga, and more.
- Customizable workout routines
- Standalone interval timer/counter
- Routine combination feature
- Customizable warning sounds
- Intuitive interface with dark mode
- Background usage support
- Workout summary and history
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Crafted with precision and simplicity, this interval/workout timer is designed for individuals who want to take control of their daily routines and achieve optimal results. Whether you're looking to build a custom workout routine or streamline your daily tasks, this interval timer is the perfect tool to help you reach your goals. Interval Timer features: • Customizable Routines: Setting up and saving your own routines has never been easier with our customizable function. • Multiple Functions: For simpler routines, access standalone interval timer/counter functions that can track every aspect of your workout. • Combination of routines: By combining existing routings, the combination feature has got you covered for all your interval tracking needs. • Warning Sound Setting: Stay on track during your workout with a warning sound that can be customized for circuit training, boxing, sprints, and more. • Intuitive Interface: The interface is simple and attractive with light and dark modes available to suit your preferences. Large display and colored progress bars enable you to track your workout from a distance. • Landscape Mode: The landscape mode provides an optional main display and a full-screen progress bar, making it even easier to track your progress. • Alarm Sounds: Choose from multiple alarm sounds including beep, boxing bell, singing bowl, and voice, to stay motivated throughout your workout. • Background Usage: Our app works seamlessly even when running in the background or when background music is on. • Summary after workout: Get a clear and simple summary of your sets and time when your workout is finished. • Calendar and Notification Feature: Use the calendar and notification function to plan your workouts in advance. • History: Help you track and improve your workouts. • Multiple Languages: The app supports multiple voice languages to cater to our global user base. Interval Timer Premium Features: • Export and Import: Easily export and import your custom routines and calendar. • Unlimited Routine Combinations: The premium version offers unlimited routine combinations, so you can create and save as many custom routines as you like. • Advanced Timer Settings: With more custom timer settings, including preparation time, cycle interval time, warning sound time, sound type for each event, and the ability to add short notes, you can fully customize your workout to suit your individual needs. • Customizable Notifications: The premium version also allows you to customize notification titles and content. This Interval Timer app is the perfect tool for anyone looking to optimize their daily routine and achieve their goals, whether you're into physical exercise, workouts, yoga, or meditation. Here are just a few examples of how our app can benefit you: - Physical Exercise: Keep track of your gym workouts, interval running, CrossFit training, and more with ease. - HIIT and Tabata: The app is specifically designed to track high-intensity interval training and Tabata workouts, helping you stay on track and achieve your fitness goals. - Yoga and Meditation: Use the app to time your yoga sessions or meditation practice and stay focused and motivated throughout your practice. - Productivity: Stay focused during your study sessions, reading time, or cooking with our Pomodoro clock functionality. - Personal Routines: Whether you're looking to optimize your daily routine or create a custom interval training plan, our app has got you covered. Take your workouts to the next level and achieve your goals with the Interval Timer X Workout Timer app. Try it today and experience the benefits for yourself!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer X Workout Timer at Free against Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s $99.99. Interval Timer X Workout Timer also leads on ratings volume (686 vs 90). Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and 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
Interval Timer X Workout Timer is free to download; Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) costs $99.99 up front. Interval Timer X Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) against 4.8 for Interval Timer X Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer X Workout Timer has 686 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Interval Timer X Workout Timer's.
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer X Workout Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid) | Interval Timer X Workout Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (90 ratings) — better | 4.8 (686 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | 93.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 | 686 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anuj Seth | 世恬 颜 |
Customer experience
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)
Interval Timer X Workout Timer
User reviews
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)
From 90 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable intervals and sets
- 🚀 Works well for various workouts (Tabata, HIIT, Kettlebell, stretching)
- 🎵 Integrates with music playback
- 🎧 Works well with headphones
Room to improve
- 🐛 Narrator can interrupt music
- 🐛 Frustrating connectivity issues (e.g., Wahoo heart rate belt)
- 🐛 Some users experience crashes
- 💰 Some useful features locked behind Pro version
- 🐛 App not working after a few months
Interval Timer X Workout Timer
From 686 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Interval timer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Useful for workouts
- 👍 Reliable
Room to improve
- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes
Bugs and requests
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)
Reported bugs
6 issues- Never hooked up to Wahoo heart rate belt
- Just crashes
- Unusable on iPhone 6
- App doesn't work after a couple months
- Occasional crashes
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- Tiny delay in some sound recordings
Requested features
15 requests- Apple Watch support
- iCloud sync
- Lock screen widget
- Ability to record custom voice prompts
- Cool-down section at the end of the workout
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- Different sound for recovery intervals
- Option to adjust sound level
- Add workouts to the screen as the timer goes
- Ability to have a different time for each set
- Merge with HIIT app
- Edit current set and save
- App opens to presets or shows current preset title on timer screen
- Skip forward and back between intervals
- GPS integration
- More customization for intervals (e.g., no 5-sec min rest, 90-sec max exercise)
Interval Timer X Workout Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Interval set index display issue
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Audio ducking for music playback
- Voice countdown
- Ability to store custom settings automatically
- Vibration option in addition to audio
In-app purchases
Tabata Stopwatch Pro (Paid)
No in-app purchases
Interval Timer X Workout Timer
- Interval Timer X Premium$6.99
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