Comparison

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー vs Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー

This app precisely tracks time for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. It guides users through 20-second exercise bursts followed by 10-second rest periods, totaling four minutes per set. This method is scientifically proven to be effective for fat burning and dieting in a short amount of time.

Highlights
  • Precise timing for 20-second work intervals
  • Precise timing for 10-second rest intervals
  • Structured 4-minute workout sets
  • Supports Tabata (HIIT) training methodology
  • Scientifically proven fat burning benefits
Features
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「タバタ式トレーニング(HIIT)」は、20秒の運動と10秒の休憩をワンセットとして8回繰り返す、合計4分間のインターバル運動です。 ダイエット効果抜群、短時間で長時間トレーニングと同じ脂肪燃焼効果が得られることが研究により証明されています。 このアプリで(20秒運動+10秒休む)× 8回 = 4分 という時間を正確に把握することができます。

About

Workout Timer

This versatile timer supports various training styles including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. Customize your work and rest intervals, track sets, and adjust sound and vibration settings for a personalized fitness experience. It's suitable for gym sessions, home stretching, yoga, and even non-fitness activities like studying and meditation.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout and rest intervals
  • HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training support
  • Set number of sets and cycles
  • Easy time and round adjustment
  • Adjustable sound and vibration settings
  • Track remaining time at a glance
Features
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This timer is designed for workout, stretch and high-intensity interval training, such as HIIT, Tabata workout and circuit training. You can set your own workout times, rest times, and rest times between cycles. So you can train at your favorite intervals. The remaining time is shown at a glance, and the number of sets can be easily checked. The setup is simple and you can easily change the time and the round you want to work out. You can also change the sound and vibration settings. It can be used for training at the gym, stretching and yoga at home, boxing, cardio, studying, meditation, and much more! The sound source was borrowed from Otologic (CC BY 4.0).

Screenshots

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー3 screens
Workout Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 94% against TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー's 27%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー ships an update every 7 months, Workout Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマーWorkout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (527 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShigeaki HaradaShogo Yoshida

Customer experience

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral45.5%
Negative27.3%

Workout Timer

All ratings527 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

In-app purchases

None

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー

No in-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー free?
TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー or Workout Timer have ads?
Both TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー and Workout Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー or Workout Timer?
TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー ships an update every 7 months, and Workout Timer every 6 months. Most recently, TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー was updated on September 20, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 13, 2026.

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