Comparison

LoopFit vs Tabata Timer

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

Head to head
About

LoopFit

Features
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The interval timer built for people who actually train. Set your work and rest, hit start, and LoopFit counts every round out loud so you never look at the screen mid-set. WHAT YOU CAN TIME • HIIT and Tabata sessions • Circuit and station training • CrossFit style WOD, EMOM and AMRAP • Boxing and MMA rounds • Running and sprint intervals • Planks, stretching and mobility • Focus blocks and Pomodoro study sessions WHY LOOPFIT • Build any structure: warm up, work, rest, rounds, sets and cool down • Clear voice and beep cues for every transition • Keeps running in the background and with the screen locked • Apple Health integration for your workout records • Full training history and progress stats • Big, readable display you can see from across the gym • No account required to start LOOPFIT PRO Pro unlocks unlimited saved routines, unlimited history, advanced statistics, custom themes and data export. Monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings. Free to download and use. Questions or ideas? Write to us from the app and we answer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tabata Timer

Features
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Tabata Timer is a simple timer for HIIT, Tabata, and interval training. Cardio, strength, yoga, boxing — whatever you train, keep your rhythm. Features: • Build your own workout – Set prepare, work, rest, round rest, and cooldown freely, with a name and duration for each exercise. • Save your workouts – Keep your regular routines and start one with a single tap. • See your progress at a glance – Color-coded phases, big numbers, and a next-phase preview you can read from across the room. • Sound and vibration – Countdown beeps, a finish bell, and haptics, so you never have to look at the screen. • Keeps running in the background – Time keeps flowing when you leave the app or the screen turns off, and you get a notification when your workout ends. • Focus timer – A dial timer that drains in color as time runs out. Use it for study, cooking, work, or meditation. • Keeps the screen awake • 7 languages – English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French Premium: • Remove ads • Unlock landscape mode Great for: HIIT and Tabata, CrossFit and circuits, home workouts, yoga and meditation, boxing and martial arts conditioning, study and work focus Download now and make every second count.

Screenshots

LoopFit4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata Timer at none against LoopFit's 2. Tabata Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). LoopFit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopFit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tabata Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopFit ships an update every 7 months, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LoopFit versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopFitTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesus David Gonzalez RamosSangwon Seo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LoopFit

Subscriptions1
  • LoopFit Monthly Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • LoopFit Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Tabata Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopFit free?
LoopFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopFit or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; LoopFit does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopFit or Tabata Timer?
LoopFit ships an update every 7 months, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, LoopFit was updated on September 5, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 22, 2026.

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