Comparison

Q vs Taba

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

Head to head
About

Q

Features
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Focus. Train. Recover. Q-Timer is the premium interval timer designed for athletes who need zero distractions. Whether you are doing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata, CrossFit, Boxing, or Yoga, Q-Timer adapts to your workout—not the other way around. WHY ATHLETES LOVE Q-TIMER: • MASSIVE VISIBILITY Never squint at your phone again. Our high-contrast, edge-to-edge display ensures you can see your time from across the gym, even in bright sunlight or dark garage gyms. • QUICK & EASY SETUP Customize your workout in seconds. Easily adjust: Work Intervals Rest Periods Sets & Rounds Warm-up & Cool-down times • AUDIO & VOICE GUIDE Stay in the zone without looking at the screen. Voice text-to-speech guides you through every transition ("3, 2, 1, Rest!"), and it works perfectly alongside your favorite music or podcast apps. • TOTAL FOCUS No clutter. No complex menus. Just a clean, professional tool that helps you push your limits. • PRIVACY FIRST Your workout data stays on your device. We believe your fitness journey is yours alone. PERFECT FOR: HIIT & Tabata Home Workouts Boxing & MMA Rounds Circuit Training Sprint Intervals Yoga & Meditation Upgrade your training experience today with Q-Timer.

About

Taba

Create custom interval training routines with clear visual cues and sound effects. Track your progress with detailed stats, personal records, and a calendar view. Share your workout results as designed images or export your history as a PDF.

Highlights
  • Multiple workout types (HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, Free Time)
  • Flexible interval customization
  • Apple Watch app with real-time tracking
  • Animated phase gradients
  • Workout history and personal records
  • Calendar view for consistency
  • Shareable workout result images
Features
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Taba is a workout timer that keeps things simple. Pick a workout, press start, and focus on moving – Taba tells you when to work, when to rest, and how many rounds are left. FIVE WAYS TO TRAIN HIIT for work and rest intervals, EMOM for a new round every minute, AMRAP for as many rounds as you can fit in, Free Time when you just want a clock running, and Circuit when you want to build your own list of exercises, by reps or by time. A COACH IN YOUR EAR Taba calls out each round, the last round, rest breaks and the halfway point, so you don't have to keep looking at the screen. Choose the voice you like best. ON YOUR WRIST TOO Start a workout from Apple Watch and see your heart rate and calories as you go. Everything syncs back to your iPhone. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Every session is saved. Check your history, stats and personal records, or look at the calendar to see how consistent you've been. You can also export your history as a PDF. SHARE YOUR WORKOUT After a session, turn it into a clean card with your time, rounds, heart rate and streak, on a gradient or your own photo. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Q4 screens
Taba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q at none against Taba's 2. Q also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Taba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Q versus Taba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQTaba
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlohith nagarajBorys Kozachanskyi

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Taba

Subscriptions1
  • Taba Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Taba Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Taba free?
Taba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Q or Taba have ads?
Taba shows ads; Q does not.

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