Comparison

Pocket Timer. vs Tabata Timer for Workout

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Background operation support
  • Large, clear time display
  • Passcode and Touch ID protection
  • iCloud and Dropbox backup
  • Fifteen default workout templates
Features
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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.

About

Tabata Timer for Workout

Features
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Simple. Beautiful. Effective. • Exercise! It's as simple as that. ***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Key Features: Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - Pause during Rest Features: + Audio and visual hints for exercise periods, rest periods during exercises!

Screenshots

Pocket Timer.4 screens
Tabata Timer for Workout3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Timer. at Free against Tabata Timer for Workout's $19.99. Tabata Timer for Workout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pocket Timer. is free to download; Tabata Timer for Workout costs $19.99 up front. Pocket Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Tabata Timer for Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, Tabata Timer for Workout monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Timer. versus Tabata Timer for Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Timer.Tabata Timer for Workout
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDQuang Huy Vo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Timer.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$1.996 Months
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99
None

Tabata Timer for Workout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Timer. free?
Pocket Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabata Timer for Workout free?
Tabata Timer for Workout costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Timer. or Tabata Timer for Workout have ads?
Pocket Timer. shows ads; Tabata Timer for Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Timer. or Tabata Timer for Workout?
Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, and Tabata Timer for Workout monthly. Most recently, Pocket Timer. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tabata Timer for Workout on September 26, 2026.

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