Comparison

Tabata vs DietPal

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

Head to head
About

Tabata

Features
Read full description

Make every interval count with Tabata — a focused workout timer built for fast, effective training. Choose a proven protocol or build your own session. Clear full-screen timers, audio cues and haptics keep you moving without constantly checking your phone. WORKOUT MODES • Classic Tabata: 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest • HIIT intervals • AMRAP • EMOM • Countdown and stopwatch • Fully custom work/rest rounds STAY CONSISTENT • Save completed workouts to your history • Track weekly activity, streaks and achievements • Repeat past workouts in one tap • View steps, distance, heart rate, active energy and workouts from Apple Health when you choose to connect it BUILT FOR THE WORKOUT • Audio countdowns and workout cues • Optional haptics • Keep-screen-awake control • No account required • Workout history stays on your device TABATA PRO Unlock all timer modes, Apple Health integration and progress insights with an auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Prices vary by country and are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://tabata-2b25c.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://tabatapp.com/privacy Support: https://tabatapp.com/support

About

DietPal

Features
Read full description

Say what you ate. DietPal logs the calories. DietPal is an AI calorie tracker, nutrition and macro tracker, and food diary you can talk to. No searching a food database. No photographing your plate. Speak or type a meal, and DietPal names the foods and grams, then grounds the calories and macros in USDA FoodData Central — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's public nutrition database — or DietPal's own dish table. Only when neither has a match does it estimate, and every log shows you which source was used. WHY DIETPAL • Voice-first logging — "chicken caesar wrap and a latte" becomes a full log in seconds • Mixed plates are split: the main, each side and each drink are logged separately • USDA FoodData Central grounds every calorie and macro number • Manual entry is unlimited and free, forever • Recents re-log a past meal instantly, without spending an AI log • Your voice clip is deleted right after transcription — only the text and macros stay • A personalized daily calorie goal from a short quiz • A daily ring for calories, bars for protein, carbs, and fat • A weekly view to see how the days actually stacked up • Widget and Siri Shortcut support for logging a meal from your Home Screen • No ads, on any plan FREE, NO CARD REQUIRED • Unlimited manual food logging • 7 AI-assisted voice or text logs every month • Full access to your daily and weekly nutrition view DIETPAL PREMIUM • Unlimited AI-assisted voice and text logging • Monthly: $5.99/month • Yearly: $29.99/year, with a 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of the plan you selected. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal any time in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dietpal.auraapps.online/privacy

Screenshots

Tabata4 screens
DietPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DietPal at every 2 days against Tabata's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tabata sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DietPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabata ships an update every 9 days, DietPal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Tabata versus DietPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabataDietPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBETUL USKUDARAmmar Ul Haq

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabata

Subscriptions2
  • Tabata Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Tabata Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

DietPal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabata free?
Tabata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DietPal free?
DietPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabata or DietPal have ads?
Neither Tabata nor DietPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabata or DietPal?
Tabata ships an update every 9 days, and DietPal every 2 days. Most recently, Tabata was updated on November 10, 2026 and DietPal on November 13, 2026.

Other comparisons