Comparison

IntervalTimer vs Tabata

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

Head to head
About

IntervalTimer

This app provides a minimalist yet powerful interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It features professional voice guidance, customizable templates, and a clear, large display for easy readability during exercise.

Highlights
  • Professional voice guidance
  • 20+ built-in workout templates
  • Customizable interval presets
  • Extra-large, readable display
  • Three-color phase coding
  • Workout session tracking
Features
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Every Round, Get Stronger. A minimalist yet powerful interval timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and all high-intensity workouts.  Now featuring 20+ built-in templates and professional voice guidance. Set your intervals in seconds with our precision vertical ruler.  Start training with one tap.  See your countdown from across the room with our extra-large display—perfect for the gym floor or yoga mat. ◆ BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS • Professional Voice Guidance: Male and female voice options for Work, Rest, and Round transitions • Haptic feedback for key phase transitions • Pause, resume, and recovery from interruptions • Auto time correction when returning from background • Background audio cues (Coming Soon): Will work seamlessly with your music ◆ READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES • 20+ Professional Templates built-in • Tabata Classic (20s work / 10s rest × 8) • EMOM 10 (Every Minute on the Minute) • Sprint Starter (Quick high-intensity intervals) • Create and save your own custom presets ◆ PRECISION INTERVAL EDITING • Vertical ruler with 1-second precision • Smart haptic feedback on every tick • Floating value display—your finger never blocks the numbers • Adjust Work, Rest, Intervals, and Rounds with intuitive controls ◆ CRYSTAL-CLEAR COUNTDOWN • Extra-large timer digits readable from 10+ feet away • Landscape mode for maximum visibility • Three-color phase coding: Orange (Work) / Blue (Rest) / Purple (Round Rest) • Always-on display keeps the screen active during workouts ◆ COMPLETE WORKOUT TRACKING • Session summary: total time, work time, rest time, completion rate • Local workout history • Review and repeat past sessions ◆ DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuit training, running intervals, boxing rounds, swimming sets, yoga flows, stretching routines, and any activity that needs precise timing. Train smarter. Train harder.  Train with Intervals Timer. emom,gym,fitness,free,custom,simple,stopwatch Privacy Policy :https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Privacy Terms of Service:https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Terms

About

Tabata

Features
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Tabata-Beep ist ein bewusst minimalistischer Intervall- und Tabata-Timer für fokussiertes Training ohne Ablenkung. Die App richtet sich an alle, die nach dem klassischen Tabata-Prinzip oder mit frei definierten Intervallen trainieren möchten – egal ob zu Hause, im Studio oder draußen. Belastungszeit, Pausenzeit, Countdown und Anzahl der Intervalle lassen sich individuell einstellen. Drei Presets können frei benannt, gespeichert und per Fingertipp geladen werden. So ist das Training schnell startklar, ohne jedes Mal neue Werte eingeben zu müssen. Während des Trainings wechselt die App automatisch in einen Vollbild-Modus mit extra großen Sekundenanzeigen. Dadurch bleibt die Zeit auch aus größerer Entfernung gut ablesbar. Akustische Signale markieren zuverlässig den Beginn und das Ende jeder Phase, ohne die Hintergrundmusik vollständig zu unterbrechen. Das Training endet konsequent nach dem letzten Belastungsintervall, wie es beim klassischen Tabata vorgesehen ist. Ein besonderes Merkmal von Tabata-Beep ist die visuelle Rückmeldung während der Belastungsphasen: Der Bildschirm zeigt einen dynamischen Farbverlauf von Rot zu Grün, der sich schrittweise verändert und den Trainingsfortschritt intuitiv sichtbar macht – ganz ohne zusätzliche Anzeigen oder Grafiken. Die Bedienoberfläche ist bewusst übersichtlich gehalten. Start, Pause und Reset sind klar getrennt, alle wichtigen Funktionen bleiben jederzeit erreichbar. Tabata-Beep verzichtet auf unnötige Features, Konten oder Werbung und konzentriert sich vollständig auf eine stabile, einfache und zuverlässige Trainingssteuerung. Ideal geeignet für Tabata-Training, HIIT, Intervall- und Zirkeltraining – für alle, die effektiv trainieren wollen und eine ruhige, funktionale App bevorzugen.

Screenshots

IntervalTimer4 screens
Tabata3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata at none against IntervalTimer's 3. Tabata also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. IntervalTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tabata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntervalTimer ships an update every 10 days, Tabata every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IntervalTimer versus Tabata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalTimerTabata
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWD StudioMatthias Knoop

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IntervalTimer

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly $1.99$1.991 Month
  • PRO Annual $19.99$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Tabata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IntervalTimer free?
IntervalTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata free?
Tabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IntervalTimer or Tabata have ads?
Neither IntervalTimer nor Tabata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntervalTimer or Tabata?
IntervalTimer ships an update every 10 days, and Tabata every 8 days. Most recently, IntervalTimer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tabata on October 12, 2026.

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