Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Interval Timer

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 / Training Timer / Round Timer Special timer for interval training The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol - Rounds - Stopwatch - Intervals - Workout of the day - Timer also works in backgroung mode (premium version) - Ability to display the number and duration of rounds Should you choose to upgrade to a Premium Membership, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your monthly subscription is $0.99 per month, while the yearly subscription is $4.99 per year. (Price may vary by location.) Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms The application supports Health app: At your request, the data on completed training will be automatically added to the Health app. Good luck in your workouts!

About

Interval Timer

This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Set number of sets and rounds
  • Background operation support
  • Music playback compatibility
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)
Features
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at none against Interval Timer's shown. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Interval Timer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 525 and 246 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's written reviews are positive against 84% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (525 ratings)4.9 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings525 — better246
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninYosyp Hameliak

Customer experience

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

All ratings525 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative16.8%

Interval Timer

All ratings246 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.8%

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

Interval Timer

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
Show 1 more
  • Source of Inspiration$3.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 525 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 246 ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Interval Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 30, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 28, 2026.

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