Comparison

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer vs Askesis

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

Askesis

This precision interval timer is designed for Tabata and HIIT workouts, offering a distraction-free experience. It features a clean, high-contrast display with configurable sprint, recovery, and round durations. The app prioritizes user privacy with zero data collection and offline execution.

Highlights
  • Precision interval timing
  • Configurable sprint and recovery intervals
  • High-contrast display
  • Focus-first UI
  • Zero data collection
  • Offline execution
Features
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Askesis I/O: The Machine for Discipline. Most interval timers are cluttered with social features, ads, and unnecessary noise. Askesis I/O is built on a different philosophy: The timer is not the workout; you are. This is a precision tool designed for Tabata and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It provides exactly what you need to execute your session and nothing you don't. No accounts to create, no data to sync, and absolutely no distractions. Core Architecture: Precision Timing: Clean, high-contrast display with distinct visual states for "Sprint" (Work), "Recover" (Rest), and "Ready" phases. Total Control: Fully configurable Session Setup. Adjust your Sprint duration, Recovery intervals, and Total Rounds to fit your specific protocol. Native Dark Mode: Includes a dedicated, high-contrast Dark Mode for low-light environments or OLED efficiency. Focus-First UI: Large, legible typography ensures you can read the clock from across the room or while in motion. Privacy Protocol: Zero Data Collection: Askesis I/O does not collect, store, or transmit user data. Offline Execution: Works entirely on-device. No internet connection required. Input the work. Askesis measures the rest.

Screenshots

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens
Askesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askesis at none against Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's 2. Askesis also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating 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. Askesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Askesis 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer versus Askesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Timer and HIIT TimerAskesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings74K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnuj SethJohn Fite

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%

Askesis

All ratings1 ratings
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

Askesis

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

Askesis

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 Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Askesis?
Askesis is rated higher. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Askesis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer or Askesis have ads?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer shows ads; Askesis does not.

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