# ChronoSport vs Tabata Timer □

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.

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.

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.

ChronoSport ships an update every 8 months, Tabata Timer □ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChronoSport | Tabata Timer □ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronosport-gym-timer/id808810930/reviews) | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 120 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilian SUZAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/808810933) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### ChronoSport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronosport-gym-timer/id808810930)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chronosport Support Gift | $17.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer □

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1134843005)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock One Workout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient workout timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Timer issues (pausing, resetting)
- 🔊 Volume balance problems (music vs. voice)
- 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 7, 2026 and Tabata Timer □ on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*