# Intervals Pro vs HIIT & Tabata

The clearest difference is monetization model: Intervals Pro at free with in-app purchases against HIIT & Tabata's subscription. Intervals Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HIIT & Tabata sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intervals Pro against 4.7 for HIIT & Tabata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of HIIT & Tabata's.

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, HIIT & Tabata every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | HIIT & Tabata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-interval-timer/id1035873240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Intervals Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938)

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Highly customizable intervals (time/distance), Spoken interval names and prompts, Standalone Apple Watch workouts, Workout history with Apple Health, Home screen widgets for quick launch, Bluetooth heart rate monitor support, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intervals Pro (Legacy) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
- 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for interval displays
- Ability to batch delete or manage workout history
- Integration with more third-party fitness apps


### HIIT & Tabata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiit-and-tabata-interval-timer/id1035873240)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It offers professionally designed routines, custom interval creation, and progress tracking, making fitness accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** HIIT and Tabata interval timer, Professionally designed workouts, Customizable intervals, Progress tracking, Boxing games, Run tracker, Video classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| H&T Master One | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| H&T Master Three | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| H&T Master Six | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| H&T Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Excellent functionality
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔥 Best HIIT timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issue
- 🐛 Crashing/buggy
- 🔊 Annoying cheer sound effect
- 💰 Excessive charges

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Workout data not syncing
- Watch app not functioning properly
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Allow custom interval times
- Sync with Apple Watch/Health
- Integrate with own music library
- Add reps tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intervals Pro free?

Intervals Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HIIT & Tabata free?

HIIT & Tabata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Intervals Pro or HIIT & Tabata?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while HIIT & Tabata averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or HIIT & Tabata have ads?

HIIT & Tabata shows ads; Intervals Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or HIIT & Tabata?

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and HIIT & Tabata every 3 weeks. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and HIIT & Tabata on September 24, 2026.

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