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.

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

Tabata Timer

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest timers
  • Adjustable number of rounds
  • Pause, skip, and go back options
  • Workout history and saved presets
  • Customizable audio cues with voice guidance
  • Initial countdown timer
  • Final seconds alert
Features
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A beautiful and easy-to-use interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, CrossFit or any exercise that involves interval training. The best-designed timer for interval training includes: ↳ Customizable work, rest timer settings, and number of rounds ↳ Ability to pause, skip, and go back between rounds ↳ View workout history and save as preset ↳ Customizable audio cues with voice guidance and chimes ↳ Customizable initial countdown timer ↳ Customizable final seconds alert ↳ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad Some features require a one-time purchase to upgrade to Pro: - Unlimited workouts - Workout history and saved presets - Voice guidance and additional sounds - Countdown timer - Final seconds alert

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at 4.7 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on ratings volume (525 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). Tabata Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT has 525 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tabata Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 15, 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 (525 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings525 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninPolybit Studio Pty Ltd

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%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 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

Tabata 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

Tabata Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$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 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?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 525 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Tabata Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tabata Timer on August 15, 2026.

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