Pocket Timer. vs Tabby Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Timer.
This interval timer app assists with various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and MMA. It allows for custom timers with specific durations, sounds, and vibrations, supporting background operation and multiple tasks.
- Customizable interval timers
- Background operation support
- Large, clear time display
- Passcode and Touch ID protection
- iCloud and Dropbox backup
- Fifteen default workout templates
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Pocket Timer is a smart and simple app to help finishing interval activities. When you are doing interval trainings such as running, boxing, yoga, MMA, HIIT, cycling, stretching, tabata and 7- Minutes workout etc, Pocket Timer will assist you finishing them without worrying about time, all you need to do is starting the relevant timer, then you can exercise or rest based the interval schedule. Key Features: ⁃ Custom timers including activity name, duration, interval or rest time, background color and alert sound for each activity, and vibrate or not. ⁃ Large and clear time and task display. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ Support multiple tasks running, such as running with music or video play. ⁃ Slide to edit time easily. ⁃ Creates unlimited reminders. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Supports Touch ID as passcode. ⁃ iCloud backup and restore. ⁃ Dropbox backup and restore. ⁃ Supports iPhone and iPad version. ⁃ Fifteen default templates: HIIT Tabata Boxing MMA WOD Yoga Jogging Dumbbell Pushups Situps Pullups Squats Rope Skipping Reading plan Lesson Plan If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.
Tabby Timer
This app provides a straightforward interval timer designed for the Tabata workout method. It guides you through preparation, exercise, and rest periods with clear voice prompts. The timer is designed for simplicity with no ads or complex settings.
- Tabata interval timing
- 10-second preparation time
- 20-second exercise intervals
- 10-second rest intervals
- Voice prompts for intervals
- Last 3-second countdown
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Start your timer and Tabby counts down your 10 second preparation time, followed by intervals of 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest. The voice prompts explain what interval you're about to start, and the last 3 seconds are ticked off. There are no configuration options, no ads, no fluff. Just a simple interval timer set up for the Tabata method.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Timer. at 3.5 against Tabby Timer's 3.0. Tabby Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Tabby Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Timer. holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, Tabby Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Timer. | Tabby Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LINKLINKS LTD | Kenzie Campbell |
Customer experience
Pocket Timer.
Tabby Timer
In-app purchases
Pocket Timer.
- Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$1.996 Months
- Remove Ads$49.99
Tabby Timer
No in-app purchases
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