# Tabata Timer vs KOIN Performance

The clearest difference is rating: KOIN Performance at 5.0 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. KOIN Performance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KOIN Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

KOIN Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tabata Timer ships an update weekly, KOIN Performance every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | KOIN Performance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koin-performance/id6759755347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) | [KOIN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872893258) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808)

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest timers, Adjustable number of rounds, Pause, skip, and go back options, Workout history and saved presets, Customizable audio cues with voice guidance, Initial countdown timer, Final seconds alert

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### KOIN Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koin-performance/id6759755347)

This app provides structured, personalized training plans tailored to your goals, schedule, and available equipment. It offers daily workout protocols, progress tracking, and an AI-powered performance assistant for guidance and accountability.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans, Daily workout protocols, Progress tracking, AI performance assistant (KOACH), Adaptive training based on goals and environment, Workout logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is KOIN Performance free?

KOIN Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or KOIN Performance?

KOIN Performance is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while KOIN Performance averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or KOIN Performance have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer nor KOIN Performance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or KOIN Performance?

Tabata Timer ships an update weekly, and KOIN Performance every 3 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and KOIN Performance on October 13, 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.*
