Comparison

Zabuton vs HIIT / Tabata Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zabuton

Features
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A breathing and meditation timer. - Guided and unguided breathing exercises with heart rate monitoring* - Distraction-free meditation timer - Keep track of progress with charts and more - Completely free with no ads! *Heart rate monitoring on iPhone only; requires Apple Watch

About

HIIT / Tabata Timer

This interval training timer is designed for efficient workouts like Tabata, CrossFit, and cardio. It allows users to save personalized training plans, utilize pre-set exercises, and track detailed statistics to monitor progress and enhance performance.

Highlights
  • Save personalized training plans
  • Pre-set expert-designed workouts
  • Quick start for HIIT sessions
  • Detailed progress statistics
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
Features
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The ultimate HIIT timer for your interval training! Whether it's Tabata, CrossFit, cardio, or classic interval workouts, this timer helps you train more efficiently and reach your fitness goals. Features & Benefits: - Save your workouts – Create and manage your personalized training plans. - Pre-set exercises – Choose from expert-designed workouts for maximum effectiveness. - Quick start – Begin your HIIT session in just seconds. - Detailed statistics – Track your progress and improve performance. - Minimalist design – No distractions, just pure focus on your workout. Download the best HIIT timer now and take your fitness to the next level!time.

Screenshots

Zabuton4 screens
HIIT / Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HIIT / Tabata Timer at every 5 days against Zabuton's every 3 months. HIIT / Tabata Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zabuton ships an update every 3 months, HIIT / Tabata Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zabuton versus HIIT / Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZabutonHIIT / Tabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarmonic Projects LLCLeonhard Gotz

In-app purchases

None

Zabuton

No in-app purchases

None

HIIT / Tabata Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zabuton free?
Zabuton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIIT / Tabata Timer free?
HIIT / Tabata Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zabuton or HIIT / Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Zabuton nor HIIT / Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zabuton or HIIT / Tabata Timer?
Zabuton ships an update every 3 months, and HIIT / Tabata Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Zabuton was updated on October 7, 2026 and HIIT / Tabata Timer on October 4, 2026.

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