Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs iCountTimer Pro

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

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
iCountTimer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at Free against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (523 vs 14). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download; iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99 up front. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iCountTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT has 523 ratings behind it against 14, 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 83% of iCountTimer Pro'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, iCountTimer Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus iCountTimer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITiCountTimer Pro
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (523 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings523 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninRhythmicWorks

Customer experience

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

All ratings523 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative16.8%

iCountTimer Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.2%

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

iCountTimer Pro

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
None

iCountTimer Pro

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 iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or iCountTimer Pro?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is rated higher. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while iCountTimer Pro averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or iCountTimer Pro have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor iCountTimer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or iCountTimer Pro?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT ships an update every 3 weeks, and iCountTimer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT was updated on September 27, 2026 and iCountTimer Pro on September 27, 2026.

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