Comparison

Igaro C1 vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

Igaro C1

Features
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Official App for configuring, controlling and updating an Igaro C1.

About

Tabata Timer

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Tabata Timer is a focused interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, core work, sprints, and custom circuits. Set up a routine once, press start, and let the timer guide the session. START TRAINING FAST โ€ข Choose built-in routines, including Classic Tabata โ€ข Set prepare, work, rest, and set-break times โ€ข Choose rounds per set and total sets โ€ข Create, edit, reorder, or delete routines โ€ข Add an exercise name to any workout segment STAY IN THE WORKOUT โ€ข Hear the current phase or exercise name โ€ข Hear the next exercise announced during rest โ€ข Get countdown beeps for the final 3 seconds โ€ข Use vibration and keep the screen awake while training โ€ข Choose to auto-pause when you leave the app SEE YOUR PROGRESS โ€ข Keep workout history on your device โ€ข Review weekly training volume and personal records โ€ข Track achievements and total training days โ€ข Set a weekly goal and daily reminders โ€ข Choose a light, dark, or system theme PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is needed to train. Your routines, workout history, achievements, and settings stay on your device and are not synced to our servers. All workouts, routines, history, and stats are available without a purchase. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in App Store settings; the lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Every paid option removes ads only. The App Store handles payment and subscription management. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tabatatimer.lifeeapp.com/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Igaro C14 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Igaro C1 at none against Tabata Timer's 3. Igaro C1 also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tabata Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Igaro C1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igaro C1 ships an update every 8 days, Tabata Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Igaro C1 versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIgaro C1Tabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew CharnleyHsiao hung su

In-app purchases

None

Igaro C1

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Igaro C1 free?
Igaro C1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Igaro C1 or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Igaro C1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Igaro C1 or Tabata Timer?
Igaro C1 ships an update every 8 days, and Tabata Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Igaro C1 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 1, 2026.

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