Comparison

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー vs xTimer

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

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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。

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xTimer

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xTimer is a simple timer for anything you split into blocks of time: basketball drills, HIIT, Tabata, jump rope and running, but also Pomodoro study sessions, step-by-step routines and cooking. HIIT intervals, a BPM beat, chained timers and more: 6 modes in one app. No sign-up. Works offline. ■ 6 modes [Interval] A HIIT / Tabata timer that repeats Work and Rest for a set number of rounds. - Set Work seconds, Rest seconds and rounds (e.g. 20s x 10s x 8) - For basketball suicides / sprint-and-rest conditioning - Also 50/10 study blocks or 4s/4s breathing exercises - 10-second READY before the first round - Countdown beeps in the last 3 seconds, sounds on phase change and finish - WORK / REST shown with screen colors [Beat] A metronome-style timer that plays a beat at a steady BPM. - Set BPM, duration and sound - For jump rope tempo, running cadence (e.g. 180 spm) and dribbling / ball-handling tempo - Works as a metronome for instrument practice [Beat Chain] Chain beats at different BPMs. - Build rhythm patterns beat by beat, or step up the tempo every few seconds - Repeat for a set time or until you stop - For jump rope speed work and cadence changes in interval runs [Chain] Link timers of different lengths into one routine. - Warm-up → main set → cool-down in a single run - Shooting drills: 1 min shooting → 30s rebounds → 1 min shooting… - Pomodoro: 25 min focus → 5 min break, repeated - Step-by-step routines such as "hold 1 min → wait 5 min" - Stretching / yoga flows, cooking steps (boil 8 min → rest 2 min) [Timer] A simple countdown in minutes and seconds, up to 99:55. - 24-second shot clock practice, 10-minute quarters - Cooking, power naps, timed presentation practice - A looping alarm rings when time's up. Stop it whenever you want [Stopwatch] A stopwatch with 1/100-second precision. ■ Highlights - No account, no internet needed - Choose your sound (beep / snap / whistle) - Settings auto-saved and restored - Screen stays awake while running - Resume a session even after closing the app - Recall recent settings from history. Pin them and give them a name - No personal data collected (excluding identifiers used for ad delivery) - Remove ads with a one-time purchase ■ Recommended for - Basketball practice (suicides, shooting drills, ball handling) - HIIT / Tabata workouts - Jump rope and double-under tempo training - Shadow boxing and mitt-work round management - Runners working on cadence - Pomodoro study and focused work - Daily routines you want to run with the same timing every day - Anyone who wants a simple timer without the clutter

Screenshots

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー3 screens
xTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー at none against xTimer's 1. xTimer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. xTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー ships an update every 7 months, xTimer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー versus xTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマーxTimer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShigeaki Haradayuki tanabe

In-app purchases

None

TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

xTimer

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$5.99

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 xTimer free?
xTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー or xTimer have ads?
Both TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー and xTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー or xTimer?
TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー ships an update every 7 months, and xTimer daily. Most recently, TabataTimer タバタ式トレーニング用タイマー was updated on November 1, 2026 and xTimer on October 26, 2026.

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