Cliff Timer vs Tabata Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cliff Timer
Calculate the height of lightning strikes using a simple stopwatch and physics formulas. Measure the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder to determine distance and height.
- Lightning height calculation
- Lightning distance calculation
- Uses physics formulas
- Simple stopwatch interface
- Real-time results
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Cliff Timer is a simple and powerful app that lets you measure real-world distances using just a stopwatch and basic physics. By timing how long it takes for an object to fall, you can estimate the height of cliffs and other drops, or measure how far away a storm is by counting the seconds between lightning and thunder. Designed to be easy to use while still based on real equations, Cliff Timer turns quick observations into meaningful measurements, making it perfect for outdoor exploration, learning, or satisfying your curiosity about the world around you. This app uses the formula for height, h=12⋅g⋅t^2, and the formula for lightning, d=t/5. Start the stopwatch, and the app will give you the information.
Tabata Timer
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Tabata Timer is the cleanest, most intuitive interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts. Whether you're a beginner or an athlete, set up your workout in seconds and focus on what matters — training hard. FEATURES: - Tabata & HIIT timer - Custom work/rest intervals - Round tracking - Simple, distraction-free interface - Works offline Perfect for gym, home workouts, and outdoor training. Download free and start your first Tabata session today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer at every 3 days against Cliff Timer's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Cliff Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cliff Timer ships an update every 5 months, Tabata Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cliff Timer | Tabata Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Schipani | Denis Denisov |
In-app purchases
Cliff Timer
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Lightning Distance Access$1.99
Tabata Timer
- Pro Month$2.991 Month
- Pro Year3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- LifiTime Pro$39.99
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