Comparison

PushPress Workout Timer 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

PushPress Workout Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timers
  • Records active energy burned to Apple Health
  • Motivational countdowns from fitness personalities
  • Clean, bold, high-contrast display
  • Pair with TV for a gym clock display
Features
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The PushPress Timer is the cleanest, easiest, most amazeballingest Timer out there. Built with high intensity workouts in mind, this timer handles almost every workout you can think of: AMRAP's, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM's, Tabata's and more! Records Workout data to Apple Health app including active energy burned. Get Motivated! Some of the most famous names in the world of Funcational Fitness are waiting to count you down. We've got Aja Barto, Carl Paoli, Coach Burgener, Diane Fu, Elyse Umeda, and Jamie Hagiya are ready to light the fire under your a**. We’ve already recorded audio of some other hot commodities in the community - and we’re recording more audio all the time! Expect frequent updates with more of the top athletes and coaches joining the mix! It’s So Simple We’ve taken a fresh approach to the typical timer, and made one that’s clean, crisp and clear. We know you probably have sweat (or blood) in your eye, and reading a clock that’s not well laid out might be a nightmare. The PushPress Timer has a big, bold display, highly contrasting colors and very easy to understand-at-a-glance interface. Stop wasting time trying to tell how far into a workout you are, and keep on moving that weight! Gym Clock Pair this app with your TV (using an Apple TV) and WHAM! You got yourself an instant massive, kick a** clock for your gym to use for workouts. Forget that old analog beeping clock from the 1980’s - put up a big ol’ TV in your gym and run this clock off of it. Use that TV when you’re not running a class to show YouTube videos of Klokov snatching mad weight… or use it to show Barney re-runs to the kids. Either way, it’s a massive upgrade to your space, something your clients will appreciate. ** Even though we really really love us some functional fitness (and own a couple boxes ourselves), The PushPress Timer is not affiliated with CrossFit, Inc., The CrossFit Games, or any other property owned by CrossFit, Inc. CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc. **

About

Tabata Timer

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • HIIT and Tabata training support
  • Adjustable work and rest times
  • Set and cycle configuration
  • Interval naming
  • Background operation
  • Voice cues
Features
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Become better, faster, and stronger — together with Tabata Timer for Workouts! A simple yet powerful HIIT and Tabata timer for cardio, CrossFit, and any high-intensity training. Beginners can start with one tap, while advanced users get full control over every interval. Create custom workouts: adjust work and rest times, sets, and cycles; add interval names, background music, and voice cues. The app runs smoothly in the background, supports vibration, music ducking, and much more. More than just a stopwatch — your personal workout partner that keeps you focused, motivated, and on track anywhere — at home, in the gym, or outdoors. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PushPress Workout Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushPress Workout Timer at none against Tabata Timer's 5. PushPress Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (98% vs 76%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PushPress Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PushPress Workout Timer against 4.9 for Tabata Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 9.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PushPress Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Tabata Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushPress Workout Timer ships an update every 2 months, Tabata Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PushPress Workout Timer versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPress Workout TimerTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings)4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews98.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K9.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.Oleksandr Serhiienko

Customer experience

PushPress Workout Timer

All ratings5,742 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.0%

Tabata Timer

All ratings9,173 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,706 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%

User reviews

PushPress Workout Timer

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great timer for workouts
  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable timer settings
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 👍 Helpful voice prompts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues (volume changes, audio cutting out)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with Apple Watch and other apps
  • 👎 Intrusive ads in some versions

Tabata Timer

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Customizable workouts
  • 🔊 Clear audio cues
  • 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
  • 🎵 Plays music in the background

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
  • 💰 Paid version required for more features
  • 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

Bugs and requests

PushPress Workout Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer resetting or freezing during workouts
  • Inconsistent behavior of 'Rounds Left' and 'Cycles Left' timers
  • Workout duration not accurately recorded in Apple Health

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to choose countdown voice/sound
  • Ability to save custom workout routines
  • Halfway point alerts for work intervals
  • EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer mode
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

Tabata Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
  • Occasional freezing or restarting of device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
  • Option to add exercise images or videos
  • Sync workouts across devices
  • Customizable sounds and alerts
  • Workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

None

PushPress Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.491 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.496 Months
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  • Premium$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is PushPress Workout Timer free?
PushPress Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushPress Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?
Tabata Timer is rated higher. PushPress Workout Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.9 from 9.2K ratings.
Do PushPress Workout Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer shows ads; PushPress Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, PushPress Workout Timer or Tabata Timer?
PushPress Workout Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Tabata Timer every 10 days. Most recently, PushPress Workout Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tabata Timer on September 25, 2026.

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