Comparison

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol vs ExTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

This app provides a highly customizable timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It offers built-in workouts, a flexible workout builder, and background operation with sound cues. Track progress with a workout log and integrate with the Health app.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Workout builder
  • Built-in curated workouts
  • Background operation
  • Workout log
  • Siri Shortcuts
  • Music integration
Features
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The best Tabata timer app for IOS just got even better! Downloaded by hundreds of thousands of awesome people just like you, Totally Tabata is the workout companion you’ve been looking for.  ** Now with Siri Shortcuts on iOS 12** Before we tell you more, have a look at what people are saying: "I've used other tabata apps in the past but this is the first one I have ever written a review for because I love it so much! " "Simple, customizeable , does exactly what it promised. Highly recommend this app." "I've been searching for a timer this flexible. It has features which can rarely be seen in other tabata timers. Best ever yet! Highly recommended." "This app is perfect in it's simplicity. Everything you need for a HIIT countdown timer with just the right amount of bells and whistles." You love Tabata because it’s a quick workout style that you can easily fit into your daily routine. We agree, and would hate to see you squandering your valuable time screwing around with a lame, hard to use timer app. That’s why we built a Tabata timer so easy to use, even your technology-challenged family member of choice would adore it. Download and get started in seconds with built-in curated workouts. Go deeper with the flexibility of the best workout builder on the app store, adding your own custom intervals, rests, warm-up/cool-down,  caloric burn, and music selection. Speaking of music, have it your way with tunes from your own music library or use music from other apps, Totally Tabata runs in the background so you can continue your routine even while using other apps or putting your device to sleep. Subtle sound queues and text-to-speech interval  announcements will guide you through each workout. And of course, we know how important it is for you to make progress towards your fitness goals, so we’ve added a workout log as well as easy integration with the iOS health app. Totally Tabata - Your workouts, your way.

About

ExTimer

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Highlights
  • Stylish and customizable appearance
  • Multiple color variations and layouts
  • Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
  • Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
  • Light and dark mode options
  • Vertical and horizontal layout support
Features
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.

Screenshots

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol4 screens
ExTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExTimer at 5.0 against Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's 4.6. ExTimer also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's advantage is ratings volume (642 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). 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. Totally Tabata Timer Protocol sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Totally Tabata Timer Protocol has 642 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol ships an update every 3 months, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol versus ExTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotally Tabata Timer ProtocolExTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (642 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings642 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedHajime Suzuki

Customer experience

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

All ratings642 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.9%

ExTimer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when creating workouts
  • Music playback issues
  • Time scrolls cut off
  • Inability to save music selections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Pause before starting
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • More preset workouts
  • Better music integration
  • Apple Watch compatibility

ExTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

One-time5
  • The 7-Minute Workout$0.99
  • Dr. Oz Quick Workouts$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Mega Pack$3.99
  • Totally Tabata Pro$4.99
2 purchases

ExTimer

One-time2
  • Trial 3DaysFree
  • Hide Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Totally Tabata Timer Protocol free?
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExTimer free?
ExTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Totally Tabata Timer Protocol or ExTimer?
ExTimer is rated higher. Totally Tabata Timer Protocol averages 4.6 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while ExTimer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Totally Tabata Timer Protocol or ExTimer have ads?
Both Totally Tabata Timer Protocol and ExTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Totally Tabata Timer Protocol or ExTimer?
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol ships an update every 3 months, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, Totally Tabata Timer Protocol was updated on September 29, 2026 and ExTimer on September 8, 2026.

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