# Intervals Pro vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Intervals Pro at 4.8 against Tabata Timer's 4.3. Intervals Pro also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 26) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). Tabata Timer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intervals Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Tabata Timer's.

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-gofit-now/id1337493527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [宇超 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/837606978) |

## 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


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-gofit-now/id1337493527)

This app offers a professional and user-friendly interval training timer. Customize workout plans, set durations for various sessions, and receive smart voice prompts. It supports background operation, music integration, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable training plans, Smart voice prompts, Automatic music playback, Background operation, Apple Watch support, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED TABATA TIMER | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intervals Pro free?

Intervals Pro 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, Intervals Pro or Tabata Timer?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or Tabata Timer have ads?

Neither Intervals Pro nor Tabata Timer shows ads.

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

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 3, 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.*