Comparison

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer vs HIIT timer chronometer gym

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

Head to head
About

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

This interval training app automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and sprints. It offers customizable intervals, voice guidance, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Automated exercise and rest intervals
  • Customizable workout presets
  • Voice and beep guidance
  • Music integration
  • Apple Health support
  • Color-coded display
Features
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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. The app 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 and enjoy that workout. The Apple Health app is supported and the Tabata app will write your workout times, calorie burned estimates and heart rates (needs a heart rate monitor and Pro purchase) after each workout. By far the best app for Tabata training available for your iPhone and iPad, this Tabata Timer app is well over a decade old with millions of downloads worldwide. Try out TSP you might really like it. Doesn't Include: - The free version limits the number of workouts every 7 days. - Self support with FAQs available on the help page linked below. 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 (Pro purchase needed). + 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. Pro Features Subscription: Some features of the app require a paid Pro Features In App Subscription. These include unlimited number of workouts, no ads, access to announcement settings, the ability to use chest strap heart rate monitors and more sounds. Learn more about these by clicking on the GET PRO button in the app settings on the top right. 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.

About

HIIT timer chronometer gym

This interval timer helps you manage work and rest periods for various fitness activities like HIIT, tabata, and strength training. It offers customizable settings for timers, repetitions, and series, with audible and visual cues to guide your workouts.

Highlights
  • Programmable timers
  • Customizable time settings
  • Customizable series and repetitions
  • Audible and visual alerts
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Speaking coach
Features
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We’re proud to introduce this handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. This app is an awesome training timer, whether you're working on cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset for your HIIT interval training. This app can be used as HIIT timer, tabata timer, round timer, and anything else about interval training you want to track. Tabata timer is a full featured, easy to use Tabata timer Crossfit HIIT Interval training, kettle bells, running, cycling, or any interval fitness training. FEATURES: * 3 programmable timers * Customize all time settings * Customize number of series * Customize number of repetitions * easy to hear alerts * pause and resume session * restart session where you left off if interrupted * mute sound use in silent mode * screen changecolor for visual cue * Speaking coach

Screenshots

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens
HIIT timer chronometer gym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HIIT timer chronometer gym at none against Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's 2. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. HIIT timer chronometer gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer has 74K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 53% of HIIT timer chronometer gym's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, HIIT timer chronometer gym every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer versus HIIT timer chronometer gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer and HIIT TimerHIIT timer chronometer gym
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings74K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnuj SethMireia Lluch Ortola

Customer experience

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

All ratings73,691 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.9%

HIIT timer chronometer gym

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative37.1%

User reviews

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

From 74K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Helpful voice prompts and audio cues
  • 💪 Effective for HIIT and circuit training
  • 🎶 Ability to play music during workouts

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version with restrictions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🔍 Lack of visual indicators for exercise progress
  • 🔊 Loud audio alerts that can't be adjusted
  • 🔁 Inability to edit saved workout presets

HIIT timer chronometer gym

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 👌 Good for basic timing needs
  • 🗣️ Voice control is superb

Room to improve

  • anúncios Annoying ads
  • 🔇 No sound issues
  • 🔒 Screen locks and app stops
  • 👎 Unstable, crashes during workouts
  • 🎛️ Limited customization options

Bugs and requests

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Purchased pro version not restoring properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to label and customize individual intervals
  • Option to create more complex interval sequences
  • Integration with wearable devices and fitness trackers
  • Customizable audio alerts and voice prompts
  • Improved workout history and progress tracking

HIIT timer chronometer gym

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Screen goes to sleep and locks
  • Screen turns off after last update
  • No sound
  • App disappears during workouts
  • Timer stops when screen is locked
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  • App crashes or restarts workouts
  • Ads are intrusive and cannot be closed
  • Timer doesn't count after preparation time
  • Sound signal not working
  • App stops working when device is locked or in background
  • Inverts exercises and repetitions
  • Timer stops when screen turns off
  • Cannot set number of series, time, or repetitions
  • Ads cannot be removed
  • App closes by itself and returns to the beginning of the workout
  • Music playback is blocked when timer starts

Requested features

14 requests
  • Ability to save workout settings
  • Option to create rest periods for stretching
  • Specify series vs. exercises better
  • Basic customization would be useful
  • Landscape mode
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  • Ability to name exercises
  • Saved workouts
  • Apple Watch support
  • Total remaining time display
  • Option for a break every second exercise
  • Ability to modify settings mid-workout without resetting
  • More than one screen for different timer programs
  • Vibration when sound is off
  • Option for configurable sound

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Features Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$19.99
None

HIIT timer chronometer gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer free?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT timer chronometer gym free?
HIIT timer chronometer gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or HIIT timer chronometer gym?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while HIIT timer chronometer gym averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or HIIT timer chronometer gym have ads?
Both Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer and HIIT timer chronometer gym show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or HIIT timer chronometer gym?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and HIIT timer chronometer gym every 7 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and HIIT timer chronometer gym on September 17, 2026.

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