Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs Simple 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 / 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

Simple Interval Workout Timer

Features
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BAKA is a clean, distraction-free interval timer built for people who train hard and want their tools to stay out of the way. When you work, the screen goes black and your countdown burns in yellow. When you rest, the screen flips to yellow. No reading required. You know exactly where you are at every second of every round. BUILT FOR SPEED Open the app and your last workout is already on the home screen. One tap and you are training. No menus, no setup, no wasted time. SIMPLE TIMER, SERIOUS TRAINING Set your work duration, rest duration, and number of rounds. BAKA handles the rest. Whether you are doing classic Tabata, long HIIT intervals, or a custom circuit you built yourself, the timer gets out of your way and lets you focus on the work. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed workout is automatically saved to your history. Your current streak and personal best are always visible. Seeing your streak grow is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay consistent over time. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ROUTINES BAKA comes loaded with five proven interval templates including Tabata, HIIT 40/20, 45/15 Burn, 30/30 Grind and 60/20 Beast. You can use them as-is, edit them to match your training, or build new routines from scratch. Pin your favorite to the top so it is always one tap away. AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGES BAKA is fully translated into English, Serbian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Italian and Japanese. Choose your language on the very first screen and the entire app follows. CHOOSE YOUR APP ICON Pick the icon that fits your style. BAKA offers multiple icon options so the app looks exactly how you want it on your home screen. BAKA Privacy Policy: https://cohen--apps.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Interval Workout Timer at none against Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's 6. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Simple Interval Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Interval Workout Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus Simple Interval Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITSimple Interval Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (523 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings523 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninNikola Radovanovic

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

Simple 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$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

Simple Interval Workout Timer

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 Simple Interval Workout Timer free?
Simple Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Simple Interval Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor Simple Interval Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or Simple Interval Workout Timer?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Interval Workout Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Interval Workout Timer on September 22, 2026.

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