Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Modern Interval Workout 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: 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

Modern Interval Workout Timer

This versatile timer supports HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and combat sports like boxing. Customize visuals, sounds, and presets for a personalized workout experience. Track and replay past sessions with a clean, ad-free interface.

Highlights
  • Interval and regular timer modes
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Large, bold visuals
  • Pre-made and saved presets
  • Workout log and replay
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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This workout timer is ideal for your HIIT (high intensity interval training), circuit training, Tabata routines and is compatible with many more sports. For instance it also works perfectly for training or sparring in combat sports or martial arts like boxing, kick boxing, muay thai, MMA and more as it'll keep track of your rounds. Finally, it is also great for all bodyweight exercices, at home or at the gym. The app features a simple yet powerful user interface. You can get started in a second, but if you want to go further you can really make it your own: - Regular timer, interval timer, count down... if you want to time something, the app has you covered! - Many different visual themes. You can even create your own, changing colors, fonts and more. - Personalise all sounds and warnings. - Very large and bold visuals working both in portrait and landscape mode. - Use pre-made timers (boxing rules, Tabata 20/10, HIIT 30/30 and more), or save your own presets. - Keep track of your workouts with a full log of completed trainings. You can even replay them. - Simple and clean interface that works perfectly in light or dark mode. On top of this, the app is ad-free to have a more stable and clutter-less experience.

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Modern Interval Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at 4.7 against Modern Interval Workout Timer's 3.3. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on ratings volume (538 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). Modern Interval Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). 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

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 Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT has 538 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Modern Interval Workout 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 weekly, Modern Interval Workout Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Modern Interval Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITModern Interval Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (538 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings538 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninMarc Gauthier

Customer experience

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

All ratings538 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews965 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.0%

Modern Interval Workout Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Modern Interval Workout 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$9.991 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
3 purchases

Modern Interval Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (monthly subscription)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (yearly subscription)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$14.99

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modern Interval Workout Timer free?
Modern Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Modern Interval Workout Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Modern Interval Workout Timer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Modern Interval Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Modern Interval Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Modern Interval Workout Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update weekly, and Modern Interval Workout Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on November 11, 2026 and Modern Interval Workout Timer on October 30, 2026.

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