Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs upWod Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tabata Protocol timer
- Rounds timer
- Stopwatch mode
- Interval timer
- Workout of the day display
- Background operation (premium)
- Round number and duration display
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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!
upWod Timer
This app provides a versatile workout timer for various training styles like CrossFit, HIIT, and weightlifting. It offers customizable sound alerts, background notifications, and a clear display, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.
- CrossFit WOD timer
- HIIT and Interval Training timer
- Weightlifting set timer
- AMRAP and EMOM timer
- Customizable sound alerts
- Background notifications
- Dark Mode
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Your every-day workout timer for: - CrossFit WODs or Cross-Training - Interval Training or HIIT - Weightlifting Sets - AMRAP As Many Rounds And Reps As Possible - EMOM Every Minute On The Minute - For Time - Tabata All Timers are ad-free and free to use. UP Timer Pro unlocks additional features: - Mix and match multiple timers. - Save and repeat past timers. - Black and white theme. - Support an independent developer for the months of work that went into the making of this timer. Features: - Sounds for half-way and new round. - Notifications while the timer is running in the background. - Works while listening to music. - Efficient timer-setup. - Navigate through rounds and multiple timers. - Readable from far away. - Display stays on while timer is running. - Real-time generated colours, changing with every second (turn it off in the settings if you prefer a still colour). - Dark Mode This timer has been months in the making with a lot of attention to detail. I hope you like it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at 523 against upWod Timer's 9. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on device support (4 vs 2). upWod Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and upWod Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
upWod Timer 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 523 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, upWod Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT | upWod Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (523 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 523 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Senin | Ivo Maag |
Customer experience
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT
upWod Timer
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
upWod Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT
- Best Timer for a Month$2.991 Month
- Best Timer for a Year$12.991 Year
- Tip developer$0.99
- Full version$1.99
- Boost of Energy$1.99
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- Source of Inspiration$3.99
upWod Timer
- upWod Timer Pro$1.99
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