Comparison

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer vs Best Interval Timer

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

Best Interval Timer

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable exercise, rest, and round durations. It provides audio and visual cues to guide you through your training sessions, whether at home, the gym, or outdoors. Perfect for various fitness activities like HIIT, cycling, and weightlifting.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise, rest, and round durations
  • Audio and visual interval cues
  • Supports HIIT, cycling, running, weightlifting, and more
  • Pause functionality during rest periods
  • Adjustable number of sets and countdown time
Features
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Simple. Beautiful. Effective. • Drag to select duration for exercise, rest, rounds, etc. • Exercise! It's as simple as that. ***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - Pause during Rest Features: + Audio and visual hints for exercise periods, rest periods during exercises! Subscription Information: - Remove all ads with a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://daturit.github.io/runner_studio/

Screenshots

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens
Best Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer at 4.8 against Best Interval Timer's 3.5. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer also leads on ratings volume (74K vs 10). Best Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Best Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer has 74K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Best Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Best Interval Timer every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer versus Best Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer and HIIT TimerBest Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings) — better3.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnuj SethQuang Huy Vo

Customer experience

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

All ratings73,691 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews677 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.1%

Best Interval Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Best Interval Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Features Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$19.99
2 purchases

Best Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Support we $4.99/month$4.991 Month
  • Billed yearly$26.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer free?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Best Interval Timer free?
Best Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Best Interval Timer?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Best Interval Timer averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Best Interval Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer shows ads; Best Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Best Interval Timer?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Best Interval Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Best Interval Timer on October 13, 2026.

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