Comparison

ChronoSport 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

ChronoSport

This app helps athletes track workout and rest times with customizable timers and a set counter. It provides alerts before time ends and allows device locking for uninterrupted training. Designed for various sports, it aims to give users control over their performance.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Set counter
  • End-of-timer alerts
  • Device lock support
  • Workout performance tracking
Features
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Bodybuilding, Fitness, CrossFit, Yoga, Boxing ... Regardless your sport, rigor is synonymous with progress. Everything have to be controlled, starting by your effort and rest times. ChronoSport supports yourself during your workouts to always have control over your performances. -- TIMERS -- Customize your own timers and launch them to start your training. Beeps will alert you a few seconds before the end of the elapsed time. You can lock your device, a notification warns you at the end of the timer. -- SETS COUNTER -- Keep control of your workout with the sets counter that tells you where you are in your training. Choose to display either the sets completed or the sets you have yet to complete according to your sport. ChronoSport has been created for all athletes to offer them the perfect tool for their trainings. Feel free to leave a review by giving your suggestions. Your valuable feedback allows the application to evolve.

About

Tabata Timer □

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout intervals
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Audio guidance
  • Background music support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Load previous workout settings
Features
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A Tabata workout timer that is simple, clear, and beautiful. 1. Drag to set your rounds, rest, work, etc 2. Tap to workout. While the app is ultra-simple to use, we didn't skip any necessary features: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Audio guides you through the workout, so you don't have to be looking at the screen. ∙ You can leave the app and still listen to the audio guides, in order to follow a workout you found online. ∙ History and statistics pages to review your previous workouts. ∙ You can even load the settings from any previous workout! If you have any questions or suggestions, simply tap "Contact Support' and tell us! We'll try to include your idea in our next update. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/tabata-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/tabata-timer/terms

Screenshots

ChronoSport3 screens
Tabata Timer □4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tabata Timer □ at monthly against ChronoSport's every 8 months. Tabata Timer □ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 39) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). ChronoSport's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 71%). 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. ChronoSport sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tabata Timer □ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer □ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer □ has 10K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of ChronoSport's written reviews are positive against 71% of Tabata Timer □'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChronoSport ships an update every 8 months, Tabata Timer □ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ChronoSport versus Tabata Timer □: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronoSportTabata Timer □
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings)4.9 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3910K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilian SUZANFloat Tech, LLC

Customer experience

ChronoSport

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative7.3%

Tabata Timer □

All ratings10,452 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

ChronoSport

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tabata Timer □

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stopping unexpectedly when phone is locked or app is backgrounded
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between exercises or rounds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and reuse custom workout settings
  • Option to disable voice instructions and use only audio cues
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables
  • More advanced analytics and workout tracking

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ChronoSport

One-time4
  • Disable ads$1.99
  • Chronosport Support Gift$2.99
  • Chronosport Support Gift$4.99
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  • Chronosport Support Gift$17.99
6 purchases

Tabata Timer □

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Unlock One Workout$0.99
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
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  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99

Questions

Is ChronoSport free?
ChronoSport 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, ChronoSport or Tabata Timer □?
Tabata Timer □ is rated higher. ChronoSport averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Tabata Timer □ averages 4.9 from 10K ratings.
Do ChronoSport or Tabata Timer □ have ads?
Neither ChronoSport nor Tabata Timer □ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChronoSport or Tabata Timer □?
ChronoSport ships an update every 8 months, and Tabata Timer □ monthly. Most recently, ChronoSport was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tabata Timer □ on October 4, 2026.

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