Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Please Waiter

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

Please Waiter

Features
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Please Waiter helps you practice the lost art of waiting.  Start a timer, wait it out, and the next goal gets a little longer.  Inspired by monks, cats, and long loading bars.

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
Please Waiter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Please Waiter at none against Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's 6. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Please Waiter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, Please Waiter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Please Waiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITPlease Waiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (523 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings523 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninDarius Dubickas

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

Please Waiter

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
None

Please Waiter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Please Waiter free?
Please Waiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Please Waiter have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Please Waiter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Please Waiter?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Please Waiter every 4 months. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 27, 2026 and Please Waiter on September 18, 2026.

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