Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Tabata Timer

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

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About

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

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
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Workout Timer: Tabata, Rounds, Intervals, Stopwatch and WOD One timer for every workout: HIIT and Tabata at home, rounds in the boxing gym, your own intervals for circuit training, a stopwatch for running and a Workout of the Day for CrossFit. TIMERS • Tabata — set work, rest, rounds and cycles, start with one tap • Rounds — a round timer with rest breaks and a countdown before the first round, for boxing, MMA and sparring • Intervals — build your own sequence of exercises by time or by reps, name every interval and save the workout • Stopwatch — with a beep at the interval you choose • WOD — a workout of the day with exercise descriptions and pictures, a new WOD every day, save your favourites or build your own • AI Coach — a workout plan for your goals, level and equipment: bodyweight, dumbbells, kettlebell, barbell, jump rope WHILE YOU TRAIN • Big numbers you can read from across the gym • Sound schemes, vibration, voice alerts and a flash on the last seconds • Keeps running in the background, with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Widgets for a quick start APPLE WATCH • Timers on your wrist with heart rate, controlled from the watch or from iPhone PROGRESS • Workout history and achievements • Apple Health: workouts and calories burned are saved automatically • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch • Layouts for iPad and iPhone Duo • Articles about training PREMIUM Premium removes ads, unlocks all timers and the background mode. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or buy once and keep it forever. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel it in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms Privacy policy: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/privacypolice Good luck in your workouts!

About

Tabata Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Tabata Timer's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 81%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.5K ratings behind it against 537, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (537 ratings)4.9 (9.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews98.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5379.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninOleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

All ratings536 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews965 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,441 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,789 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

User reviews

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

From 537 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Tabata Timer

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Customizable workouts
  • 🔊 Clear audio cues
  • 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
  • 🎵 Plays music in the background

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
  • 💰 Paid version required for more features
  • 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

Bugs and requests

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout tracking stops working on Apple Watch
  • Timer loses track when screen turns off

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Tabata Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Occasional freezing or restarting of device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
  • Option to add exercise images or videos
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Customizable sounds and alerts
  • Workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Subscriptions2
  • Best Timer for a Month$2.991 Month
  • Best Timer for a Year$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tip developer$0.99
  • Full version$1.99
  • Boost of Energy$1.99
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  • Source of Inspiration$3.99
5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
Show 1 more
  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.5K ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabata Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tabata Timer on November 5, 2026.

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