# Tabata Timer vs IX NOVA

The clearest difference is rating: IX NOVA at 5.0 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. IX NOVA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IX NOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IX NOVA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | IX NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-nova/id6788924203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) | [Gnomblehi Minhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788924205) |

## 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 |


### IX NOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-nova/id6788924203)

This AI-powered coach offers personalized guidance for style, nutrition, fitness, skincare, grooming, and confidence. Track your progress with photos and milestones, build daily consistency, and receive tailored recommendations to help you achieve your best self.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized guidance, Meal scanning for calorie and nutrient estimates, Personalized nutrition targets, Outfit discovery and saving, Progress tracking with photos and milestones, Daily consistency and streak building, Fitness, skincare, grooming, style, and confidence advice

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IX NOVA premium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| IX NOVA premium yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is IX NOVA free?

IX NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or IX NOVA?

IX NOVA is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while IX NOVA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or IX NOVA have ads?

Neither Tabata Timer nor IX NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or IX NOVA?

Tabata Timer ships an update weekly, and IX NOVA weekly. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on November 4, 2026 and IX NOVA on October 31, 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.*