Comparison

Just One Minute 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

Just One Minute

This app guides you through timed routines for stretching, workouts, and habits with simple, step-by-step instructions. It offers hands-free operation with voice announcements and full-screen countdowns, making it easy to follow along without constantly checking your device.

Highlights
  • Timed step-by-step routines
  • Hands-free voice announcements
  • Full-screen countdowns
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Habit tracking with statistics
  • Private iCloud sync
Features
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One routine. Simple steps. One minute at a time. Just One Minute turns your stretching sessions, workouts, and daily habits into a sequence of timed steps that run themselves. Build your routine once — then press play and follow along. No clock-watching, no phone in your hand. MADE FOR MOVEMENT • Time every stretch, exercise, and rest exactly as you planned it • Optional warm-up and cool-down cues ease you in and out • Rests between steps let you reset before the next exercise • Full-screen countdowns you can read from across the room HANDS-FREE BY DESIGN • Voice announcements speak each step's name before it starts • Keep your eyes closed mid-stretch — you'll hear what's next • Live Activity on your Lock Screen shows progress at a glance • Announcements use the best installed voice for each step's language HABITS THAT STICK • Unlimited steps per routine, each with its own duration and icon • Morning routines, evening wind-downs, chores — anything with steps • Statistics and streaks show every day you showed up • Private iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad FAIR AND PRIVATE • No account, no ads, no subscription, no tracking • Two routines of your own, free forever • One single purchase unlocks unlimited routines — with Family Sharing Start with just one minute. Big goals become manageable when you focus on the next minute.

About

Tabata Timer

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Tabata Timer is a focused interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, core work, sprints, and custom circuits. Set up a routine once, press start, and let the timer guide the session. START TRAINING FAST • Choose built-in routines, including Classic Tabata • Set prepare, work, rest, and set-break times • Choose rounds per set and total sets • Create, edit, reorder, or delete routines • Add an exercise name to any workout segment STAY IN THE WORKOUT • Hear the current phase or exercise name • Hear the next exercise announced during rest • Get countdown beeps for the final 3 seconds • Use vibration and keep the screen awake while training • Choose to auto-pause when you leave the app SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Keep workout history on your device • Review weekly training volume and personal records • Track achievements and total training days • Set a weekly goal and daily reminders • Choose a light, dark, or system theme PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is needed to train. Your routines, workout history, achievements, and settings stay on your device and are not synced to our servers. All workouts, routines, history, and stats are available without a purchase. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in App Store settings; the lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Every paid option removes ads only. The App Store handles payment and subscription management. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tabatatimer.lifeeapp.com/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Just One Minute4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Just One Minute at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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. Just One Minute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata 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

Just One Minute ships an update monthly, Tabata Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Just One Minute versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust One MinuteTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli BananiHsiao hung su

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just One Minute

One-time1
  • Unlimited Routines$3.99
3 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Just One Minute free?
Just One Minute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just One Minute or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Just One Minute does not.
Which is updated more often, Just One Minute or Tabata Timer?
Just One Minute ships an update monthly, and Tabata Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Just One Minute was updated on September 20, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 1, 2026.

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