Comparison

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer vs 12 Minute Athlete HIIT 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

12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer

This app provides a programmable interval timer and stopwatch for various workout types, including HIIT and bodyweight exercises. It offers features like saving favorite timers, playing your own music, and sharing workouts. An upgrade unlocks a large library of guided HIIT workouts with exercise demonstrations.

Highlights
  • Programmable interval timer
  • Save favorite interval timers
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use design
  • Play your own music during workouts
  • Share workouts on social media
  • Library of guided HIIT workouts (paid)
  • Exercise instructions and videos (paid)
Features
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12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer is a programmable interval timer and stopwatch perfect for interval workouts and HIIT training. Whether you're into bodyweight workouts, sprinting, weights, CrossFit, boxing, MMA or HIIT, the 12 Minute Athlete free app is an easy-to-use, beautifully designed tool perfect for all your workout needs. Key features: - Easily program your high/low interval and number of intervals - Save your favorite interval timers for easy access - Simple functionality, intuitive design, easy to use - Post your workout to Twitter or Facebook - Play your own music during your workout Perfect for use with 12minuteathlete.com workouts or any workout of your choice! **Upgrade to the full 12 Minute Athlete app for these awesome features: - 185+ full-body HIIT workouts to choose from. Workouts are either 12 minutes, 16 minutes or time challenge. - Short, intense workouts focus on strength, cardio, interval and core training. - Seven possible equipment choices with option to choose bodyweight-only workout as well. - 35+ bodyweight and equipment-based exercises included. - Access to step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations for every exercise at any time. - Ability to save favorite workouts and interval timers for easy access. - Share your workout on Facebook and Twitter. - Interval timer and stopwatch gives you the option to do your own workouts at any time.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens
12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer at none against Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's 2. 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 31) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model 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. 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer against 4.9 for 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer has 74K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer versus 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer and HIIT Timer12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings)4.9 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnuj Seth12 Minute Athlete

Customer experience

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

All ratings73,691 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews678 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.1%

12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative6.3%

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

12 Minute Athlete HIIT 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
None

12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer

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 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer free?
12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer?
12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer shows ads; 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer on October 20, 2026.

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