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.
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.
- Automated exercise and rest intervals
- Customizable workout presets
- Voice and beep guidance
- Music integration
- Apple Health support
- Color-coded display
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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.
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.
- 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)
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer | 12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (74K ratings) | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 74K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anuj Seth | 12 Minute Athlete |
Customer experience
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer
12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer
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
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer
- Pro Features Subscription$19.991 Year
- Pro Features$19.99
12 Minute Athlete HIIT Timer
No in-app purchases
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