Comparison

Tabata Interval Workout vs Chronos Interval

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Tabata Interval Workout

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A Simple Tabata Timer for your Workout with the Interval Customisation.

About

Chronos Interval

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Chronos is the interval timer built for serious athletes. Design any workout protocol in seconds โ€” HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, circuit training, or custom intervals โ€” then let voice coaching guide you through every round without touching your phone. VOICE-GUIDED WORKOUTS Hear interval names, time cues, and round counts spoken aloud so you can stay focused on your reps, not your screen. GARMIN SYNC Start a Chronos protocol from your Garmin watch and get full workout data synced back automatically. No phone required mid-session. BUILT-IN PROTOCOLS Jump straight in with expert-designed Tabata, AMRAP, and strength circuits โ€” or use the voice input to describe your workout in plain English and get a ready-to-run protocol instantly. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every session is saved. Review your history, replay favorite workouts, and watch your consistency build over time. WORKS EVERYWHERE Your protocols and history sync across all your devices so your training goes wherever you do. Built by athletes, for athletes. Download Chronos and train smarter.

Screenshots

Tabata Interval Workout3 screens
Chronos Interval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chronos Interval at 15.1 against Tabata Interval Workout's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Tabata Interval Workout versus Chronos Interval: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Interval WorkoutChronos Interval
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrada Labs, LLCBo Li

In-app purchases

None

Tabata Interval Workout

No in-app purchases

None

Chronos Interval

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Interval Workout free?
Tabata Interval Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chronos Interval free?
Chronos Interval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tabata Interval Workout or Chronos Interval have ads?
Neither Tabata Interval Workout nor Chronos Interval shows ads.

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