Comparison

PulseTabata vs AMPED

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

Head to head
About

PulseTabata

Features
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PulseTabata is a focused interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, and custom workouts. Build your own training plans, start sessions quickly, and keep your workout flow simple on iPhone and Apple Watch. Features: - Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval workouts - Create and edit your own workout plans - Apple Watch companion for workout control and metrics - Workout history saved on device - Sound, voice, and haptic cues - Clean, fast workout screens built for repeat training PulseTabata is designed for people who want a lightweight workout timer without accounts, ads, or unnecessary complexity.

About

AMPED

This workout timer is designed for athletes, offering four essential modes without clutter or ads. It provides glanceable displays, audio cues, and seamless music integration. Advanced features like Apple Watch support and workout history are available through an optional upgrade.

Highlights
  • Four workout timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time)
  • Large, glanceable display for gym use
  • Countdown beeps and haptics
  • Music integration, does not interrupt audio
  • Apple Watch mirroring and heart rate tracking
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Workout history with detailed breakdowns
Features
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AMPED is an EASY TO SEE ACROSS THE GYM workout timer built for athletes who care about execution, not clutter. No ads. No subscriptions. No bloated social feeds. Just the four timer modes you actually use and the data you actually need. FOUR MODES. EVERY WOD. • TABATA - Classic work / rest intervals with rounds and sets • EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute, with a Death By option for when you're feeling brave • AMRAP - Count rounds against the clock • FOR TIME - Race the clock, with optional time cap and multi-set chains BUILT FOR THE GYM Large, glanceable timer that stays readable from across the box. Countdown beeps and haptics on the last three seconds of every phase. Your music keeps playing - AMPED mixes with audio, never interrupts it. Screen stays on so you don't have to wake it between rounds. APPLE WATCH + HEART RATE Pair your Watch to mirror the timer on your wrist, stream real-time heart rate back to your phone, and log calories burned. Post-workout, see your full HR curve charted next to your phase timeline. LIVE ACTIVITIES The active timer lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - so you can switch to music or training notes without losing the countdown. HISTORY THAT RESPECTS YOUR WORK Every completed workout is saved with duration, rounds, sets, heart rate, calories, and your own notes. Browse by month. Tap in for the full breakdown. ONE PURCHASE. EVER. AMPED is fair software. The WOD timer stays free forever. Upgrade to keep history, heart rate, Apple Watch, and notes. SHARE WHAT YOU EARNED Post a workout summary card straight to Instagram Stories. Built for athletes who want the timer to disappear so the work can take over. AMPED Premium Some features — including Workout History, Heart Rate Insights, Apple Watch support, and Workout Notes — require AMPED Pro. Available as a monthly subscription ($1.99/month after a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase ($9.99). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Privacy-Policy-344651da541680978beaca2dd2b97bf6 Terms of Use: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Terms-and-Conditions-362651da5416808a8d39fb6b75bc9eca

Screenshots

PulseTabata4 screens
AMPED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseTabata at none against AMPED's 2. AMPED's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AMPED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PulseTabata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseTabata ships an update every 2 weeks, AMPED weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PulseTabata versus AMPED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseTabataAMPED
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii HurkovskyiMihai Fischer

In-app purchases

None

PulseTabata

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AMPED

Subscriptions1
  • AMPED Premium Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Amped Premium$9.99

Questions

Is PulseTabata free?
PulseTabata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMPED free?
AMPED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseTabata or AMPED have ads?
Neither PulseTabata nor AMPED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseTabata or AMPED?
PulseTabata ships an update every 2 weeks, and AMPED weekly. Most recently, PulseTabata was updated on September 11, 2026 and AMPED on June 26, 2026.

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