Comparison

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer vs Athletek

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

Athletek

Access elite strength and conditioning programs, track your workouts, and manage nutrition. Communicate with your coach and receive reminders to stay on track. Sync body stats from wearable devices for comprehensive health monitoring.

Highlights
  • Elite strength & conditioning programming
  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Real-time coach messaging
  • Push notification reminders
  • Wearable device integration
Features
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With the Athletek Baseball App, you have access to elite level strength & conditioning programming and tracking. - Access training plans and track workouts - Schedule workouts and stay consistent. - Manage your nutrition intake as prescribed by your coach - Message your coach in real-time - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect to wearable devices like Apple Watch (synced to Health app), Fitbit and Withings to sync body stats instantly Download the app today!

Screenshots

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens
Athletek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athletek at none against Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's 2. Athletek also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 16) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Athletek asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athletek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer has 74K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Athletek's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Athletek every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer versus Athletek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer and HIIT TimerAthletek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB160 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnuj SethAthletek

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%

Athletek

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Athletek

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
None

Athletek

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 Athletek free?
Athletek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Athletek?
Athletek is rated higher. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Athletek averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Athletek have ads?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer shows ads; Athletek does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Athletek?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Athletek every 2 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Athletek on October 4, 2026.

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