# Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Tabaline

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at 81% against Tabaline's 0%. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on ratings volume (525 vs 1). Tabaline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabaline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabaline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT has 525 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tabaline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabaline every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT | Tabaline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-tabata-for-workout-hiit/id756930454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabaline-tabata-timer-free/id1185270026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **525** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) | [林 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/457379404) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-tabata-for-workout-hiit/id756930454)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various training styles, including Tabata, HIIT, and general workouts. It offers background operation and round tracking, with optional premium features and Health app integration.

**Highlights:** Tabata Protocol timer, Rounds timer, Stopwatch mode, Interval timer, Workout of the day display, Background operation (premium), Round number and duration display

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Timer for a Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Best Timer for a Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Tip developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost of Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Source of Inspiration | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and flexible
- 🚀 Works well in the background
- 👍 Reliable and convenient
- 👍 Versatile for different workouts
- 👍 Great for interval training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 💰 Paid app after previously being free
- 💰 Paid version doesn't restore previous purchases
- 🔇 Loud beeping sound
- 🐛 Glitchy on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Workout tracking stops working on Apple Watch
- Timer loses track when screen turns off

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom intervals and rest times
- Option to repeat previous rounds
- Adjustable volume for alerts
- Ability to save and load custom workout routines


### Tabaline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabaline-tabata-timer-free/id1185270026)

This app provides a customizable timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and other workout types. It features a clean design, voice guidance, and background operation. Track your progress and sync with your health data.

**Highlights:** Customizable Tabata and HIIT timers, Voice guidance for workouts, Background operation support, Workout tracking, Health app integration, Universal app support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabaline free?

Tabaline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabaline?

Tabaline is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 525 ratings, while Tabaline averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabaline have ads?

Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Tabaline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabaline?

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabaline every 3 days. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tabaline on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*