Comparison

Tabatach vs SugarHigh

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

Head to head
About

Tabatach

Create and manage personalized interval training routines for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. Utilize distinct whistle sounds and text-to-speech for clear workout guidance, allowing you to focus on your exercise.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Personalized workout creation
  • Distinct whistle sounds for cues
  • Text-to-speech for exercise names
  • Pause and restart sessions
  • Visual screen flashes
Features
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TABATACH Timer is an easy to use app for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It helps you to do Tabata, Crossfit, Kettlebell, Running, Yoga, Cycling or any interval fitness training. Define your workout intervals (work, rest, cycles ) and create unique, personalized workouts. TABATACH is loaded with different types of Whistle Sounds that help identify what part of a workout you are in, interval beeps for example tell you when a new interval has started. It will help you focus on your workout and forget about the time. • Simple and intuitive interface • Distinguishable different types of whistle sounds • The text to speech option will read out exercise names • Customize work time • Customize rest time • Adjust the number of cycles to match your pace • Easy to check the information of Exercises • Restart session where you left off if interrupted • Mute sound • Screen flashes for visual cue • Jump between intervals in the middle of a workout as needed • Pause your workouts if needed • Create your own sets and workouts + WHAT’S HIIT + High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. HIIT is a form of cardiovascular exercise. Usual HIIT sessions may vary from 4–30 minutes. These short, intense workouts provide improved athletic capacity and condition, improved glucose metabolism, and improved fat burning. This definition comes from wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training) where you can find a lot more informations. It explains some very popular program, like the TABATA. HIIT is also a common practice in Crossfit trainings. Thank you for using TABATACH. Please reach out to tabatach@saltycrackers.net with any issues or suggestions. ** Stay tuned, TABATACH is getting better!

About

SugarHigh

Estimate the glycemic index (GI) and keto compatibility of your food with a quick photo scan. Understand your meal's impact on blood sugar and energy levels to make healthier choices.

Highlights
  • Instant photo scan for food analysis
  • Estimated glycemic index (GI)
  • Keto compatibility assessment
  • Detailed breakdown of sugar, carbs, and calories
  • History and charts for tracking
  • Visual glycemic gauges
Features
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What if you could see the impact of the food you eat on your sugar levels, metabolic health, before the bite? SugarHigh is a simple, powerful tool that let's you snap your food and get it's estimated glycemic index (GI), glycemic load (GL), and keto status in seconds. Just snap to reveal its glycemic index (GI), calories, macros, sugar and carb content, and keto compatibility. Why Glycemic Index Matters Every food affects your blood glucose and blood sugar differently. High-glycemic foods cause rapid sugar spikes, leading to energy crashes, stubborn cravings, and metabolic strain. SugarHigh is a glycemic index (GI) app that helps you make smarter eating choices in real-time, whether you're managing diabetes insulin levels, following a calorie restriction diet like keto/low-carb diet, or simply trying to maintain clean energy throughout the day. Key Features • Instant Photo Scan: Snap or upload from gallery. Smart food recognition estimates your meal's glycemic index impact in seconds. • Visual Glycemic Gauges: View glycemic index rating on a 0–100 scale to gauge how fast a food converts to glucose. • Keto Compatibility: Instantly see if a food fits your ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle with intelligent keto-friendly badges. • Detailed Breakdown: Keep an eye on the numbers that matter—total sugars (g), carbs (g), calories (kcal), and macros (protein, carbs, fat). • History & Charts: Track your glucose level, ketone level, glucose ketone index (GKI) level. Ideal For: • Optimizing daily energy levels and preventing afternoon fatigue. • Low-carb, keto diet, diabetic-conscious lifestyles. • Detecting hidden sugars in everyday foods. • Stop guessing how your meals affect your body. Scan, know, and optimize your diet with SugarHigh. Know the impact before the bite! ___ Support: sugarhigh@haaatch.com Privacy, Terms, Legal: https://docs.haaatch.com/ SugarHigh is a wellness product/service and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our products and services is not a substitute for, medical care, treatment, or clinical services. We are not a medical provider, and no client-provider relationship is created through use of this service. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2584181/ https://www.yogurtinnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/gi-table.pdf https://www.arheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020.10.06-Glycemic-Index-Handout.pdf https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/media/Managing-My-Diabetes/Tools%20and%20Resources/glycemic-index-food-guide.pdf?ext=.pdf https://glycemicindex.com/gi-search/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tabatach4 screens
SugarHigh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SugarHigh at Free against Tabatach's $1.99. SugarHigh also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Tabatach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (54 vs 2). On ads, monetization model, 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

SugarHigh is free to download; Tabatach costs $1.99 up front. SugarHigh sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tabatach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SugarHigh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabatach has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tabatach's written reviews are positive against 100% of SugarHigh's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabatach ships an update every 6 months, SugarHigh every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabatach versus SugarHigh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabatachSugarHigh
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (54 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEUIHYUNG JUNGJonathan Woon Tien H Siang

Customer experience

Tabatach

All ratings54 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative18.3%

SugarHigh

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabatach

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Feedback button not working
  • Music starts playing again after being muted
  • App skipping exercises during a workout
  • Timer freezes
  • Audio won't play unless headphones are in
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  • App doesn't always play in the background
  • App 'spazzes out' when returning from another app
  • Pausing app immediately pauses music
  • App freezes when a text message is received
  • Scrolling functionality not working on older iPhones
  • DJ feature not working
  • Test speaker not working
  • App crashes on launch
  • Workout DJ spelling error ('WOKROUT')
  • Workout DJ not working on iPhone 4s
  • Cannot reach settings below text-to-speech on smaller screens
  • Cannot add more than 5 workouts or 3 exercises due to button placement on smaller screens
  • Sound stopped working entirely
  • App not filling screen on newer iPhones
  • Music stops when workout is paused
  • App not accessible with VoiceOver
  • Scrolling down not working on iOS 7
  • Cannot delete workouts easily
  • App not running in background when screen is locked
  • Robot voice pronunciation of 'cycle'

Requested features

36 requests
  • Sharing workouts with friends
  • Repeating complete workout sets/circuits
  • Adding workout motivation songs/rhythms
  • Differentiating between music and countdown/announcement sounds
  • Specifying number of times to run entire circuit
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  • Setting rest time to zero
  • Folders for organizing programs
  • Adding rounds as exercises are added
  • Adding information about exercises
  • Watch version (Apple Watch)
  • Adding rest between each movement
  • Repetition mode (mix of reps and timing)
  • Rearranging workouts
  • Adding a donate feature
  • Total workout time display
  • Chinese language support (speech and fonts)
  • Apple Watch app with haptic feedback
  • Cloud backup/sync for workouts
  • Copy and paste intervals for repeated cycles
  • Skipping announcement for single cycle
  • Ability to change music mid-workout
  • Ability to move to next set/exercise without canceling
  • Clap at the end of workout
  • Log workouts
  • Add weight for resistance training
  • See workout duration while customizing
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to look at routine while doing it
  • Skipping an exercise or going back during a routine
  • Subdividing exercise time
  • Context for exercises/sets left
  • Integration with Spotify/Play Music
  • Modifying existing workouts to create new ones
  • Login with Facebook
  • Adding a log feature

SugarHigh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tabatach

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SugarHigh

Subscriptions4
  • SugarHigh Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SugarHigh Pro$4.991 Month
  • SugarHigh Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • SugarHigh Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tabatach free?
Tabatach costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SugarHigh free?
SugarHigh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabatach or SugarHigh?
SugarHigh is rated higher. Tabatach averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while SugarHigh averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tabatach or SugarHigh have ads?
Neither Tabatach nor SugarHigh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabatach or SugarHigh?
Tabatach ships an update every 6 months, and SugarHigh every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tabatach was updated on November 1, 2026 and SugarHigh on October 25, 2026.

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