Comparison

Tabata Interval Timer vs EMOM Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tabata Interval Timer

This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and CrossFit. It features a clean interface, customizable routines, and background operation to keep users focused on their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, HIIT
  • Custom interval routines
  • Round and set counters
  • Mid-workout alerts
  • Background mode
  • Save and reuse workouts
Features
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Workout Timer for WOD, EMOM, HIIT, and Tabata WOD Timer is the ultimate workout timer for functional fitness, CrossFit, and HIIT athletes. Stay focused on your AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, or custom interval workouts with a simple, powerful timer that keeps you moving—no matter where you train. FOCUS ON YOUR WORKOUT, NOT THE CLOCK Choose your workout type, set your time, and go. WOD Timer’s clean, easy-to-read interface and large numbers make it effortless to track intervals—even mid-workout. Works seamlessly on your iPhone and Apple Watch. BUILT FOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS & CROSSFIT • Timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, HIIT, and custom intervals • Custom mode to build your own interval routines • Round and set counters to track progress • Mid-workout alerts and reminders • Background mode so you never lose your workout PERFECT FOR EVERY ATHLETE Whether you're prepping for CrossFit Open, HYROX, or just improving your fitness, WOD Timer adapts to your training. Create, save, and reuse your favorite interval workouts to stay consistent and motivated. GO PREMIUM FOR MORE CONTROL Unlock even more features: • Unlimited custom workouts • Advanced timer configurations • All future premium features included PRICING • $0.99 per week • $24.99 per year Prices apply to U.S. customers and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

EMOM Timer

Features
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EMOM Timer is a workout timer for EMOM, Tabata, AMRAP, For Time and custom intervals, with an Apple Watch app that saves every session to Apple Health. Pick a mode, tap a preset, train. No accounts. No ads. No clutter. Just you and the clock. FIVE WAYS TO TRAIN Switch modes from the dropdown on the main screen. - EMOM: every minute on the minute, 1 to 120 rounds or infinite. Work/rest splits of 30/30, 40/20 and 45/15 keep you honest inside each minute. - TABATA: the classic 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for 8 rounds, plus 30/15, 40/20 and 45/15 variants. Add sets and rest between sets. - AMRAP: set the clock, tap the counter each time you finish a round, see your total at the end. - FOR TIME: the clock counts up until you hit Finish. Optional time cap. - CUSTOM INTERVALS: set any work and rest length with a picker, up to 60 minutes each, and any number of rounds and sets. Boxing rounds, sprint repeats, kettlebell complexes, your call. APPLE WATCH + HEART RATE Leave your phone in the gym bag. The Watch app runs the timer with haptic countdowns and round alerts, shows your live heart rate, and saves each session to Apple Health as a HIIT workout with every round marked as a lap. ANALYTICS THAT READ YOUR WATCH Streaks, trends, personal records and recent sessions for every timer. Filter by mode and the Apple Health numbers follow: average and peak heart rate, active calories, calories per session, burn rate, heart rate recovery and workout time from your Apple Watch sessions. Plus resting heart rate and cardio fitness (VO2 max) to see the training pay off. MUSIC MIXER Choose a playlist, album or song from your Apple Music library for Work, Rest and Cooldown. Shuffle, resume or keep playing through rest. Works in every mode. PREP, COOLDOWN AND CUES Preparation countdown so you are set before the first beep: none, 3 or 10 seconds, or any custom length. Cooldown up to 60 minutes. Clear 3-2-1 beeps and phase sounds, timed to the second, that keep playing with your screen locked or while you change the song in another app. MAKE IT YOURS Eight color themes: Classic Gold, Ocean Blue, Crimson, Neon Green, Sunset Orange, Lavender, Mint and Midnight. PERFECT FOR - Functional fitness WODs: EMOM, AMRAP and For Time - HIIT and Tabata conditioning - Circuit and bootcamp classes - Strength work with timed rest - Boxing and martial arts rounds - Kettlebell complexes and sprint repeats - Garage gym and home workouts EMOM PRO The free version includes EMOM, Tabata, AMRAP and For Time with preset lengths, preparation and cooldown timers and all eight themes. EMOM Pro unlocks Custom Intervals, custom round counts and time caps, Music Mixer, Analytics with Apple Health data and iCloud sync across your devices. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription you can cancel anytime in Settings. Open. Tap. Train. That's it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zeusqolivar.com/privacy-emom.html

Screenshots

Tabata Interval Timer4 screens
EMOM Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Interval Timer at every 2 days against EMOM Timer's weekly. 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. Tabata Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and EMOM Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata Interval Timer ships an update every 2 days, EMOM Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tabata Interval Timer versus EMOM Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabata Interval TimerEMOM Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanilo VilhenaZeus Solomon Olivar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabata Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

EMOM Timer

Subscriptions2
  • EMOM Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • EMOM Pro – Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMOM Pro Lifetime Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Tabata Interval Timer free?
Tabata Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMOM Timer free?
EMOM Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata Interval Timer or EMOM Timer have ads?
Neither Tabata Interval Timer nor EMOM Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata Interval Timer or EMOM Timer?
Tabata Interval Timer ships an update every 2 days, and EMOM Timer weekly. Most recently, Tabata Interval Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and EMOM Timer on October 10, 2026.

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