Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Better Workout

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

Head to head
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

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Better Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT and Better Workout both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Better Workout's written reviews are positive against 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's. Better Workout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's advantage is ratings volume (538 vs 25) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT against 4.7 for Better Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT has 538 ratings behind it against 25, 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 100% of Better Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Better Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITBetter Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (538 ratings)4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings538 — better25
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninMartin Lasek

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%

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Better Workout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Better Workout?
Better Workout is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Better Workout have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Better Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Better Workout?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update fortnightly, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on November 6, 2026 and Better Workout on November 3, 2026.

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