# Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Next Up

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at fortnightly against Next Up's every 5 weeks. Next Up's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 537) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT against 4.7 for Next Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 537, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's written reviews are positive against 75% of Next Up's.

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, Next Up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT | Next Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-tabata-for-workout-hiit/id756930454/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 537 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds), Detailed and full-screen display modes, Portrait and landscape orientation support, Quick actions for navigation and editing, Background notifications, Timer organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $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 Next Up free?

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

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

Next Up is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Next Up averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

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

Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Next Up shows ads.

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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, and Next Up every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Next Up on November 2, 2026.

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