Tabata Timer □ Reviews

by ImmortalDuck

You are only allowed to use TabataTimer for free once a day unless you pay for the premium edition.

As other users noted the rounds completed are not listed, so you’d have to guess what round you are on.

Other than those two complaints, TabataTimer is well designed.

by Shelly U.

Overall, this is a decent app. I am thankful for it monitoring my intervals so that I can just focus on performing my HIIT workout. However, I really wish there was some sort of beep/buzzer or at least a vibration to let me know when I need to switch from workout to rest and vice-versa. Then I’d give TabataTimer 5 stars!!

by Mac Loves Pushpin

Was using TabataTimer for months and loved it. Went to go use it one day and the sound function was completely different. Not sure if it was an update? But it muffles my music now to about 1/3 the volume so im nearly working out in silence but the countdown screams at me on full volume. So frustrating.

No way to fix it. No settings. No preferences. Help center sucked. Tried to search sound or volume and not a single help article.

Ended up deleting TabataTimer .

Not to mention it threw off my workout by 30 mins having to mess with it and then find a new app. Huge bummer.

by Hiitjenny

Love the colors and simplicity for the most part but wish the ux of upfront setting up time periods wasn’t trying to get fancy with the interaction. It’s confusing to exist that screen.

by AKRUNNER86

TabataTimer was easy to set up and use, but I could barely hear the countdown with my music. Not sure how to turn this up. Good overall, will probably keep using.

by Tenor ...

The pause button doesn’t work. I get interrupted sometimes or forget the next exercise ... how hard is it to test the pause button?

So, per instructions from vendor, reinstalled, reset, yada, yada,... buttons still don’t work on premium version. iOS13.5

With new UI definitely an improvement, but while works great on iPhone it’s still got pause and now hang bugs on my iPad which is also running latest iOS

by Amork

I was looking for something I can listen to over my own music and it does that perfectly. I got the bonus of being able to customize workout times/exercises/rounds ect. I wish TabataTimer would voice what round you’re on but other than that it’s perfect. I especially like that it DOESNT offer you a million features only to find out they’re available to you in the paid version..so thanks for that!

by J-itty

Very convenient app that helps me focus on the workouts vs always staring at my phone stopwatch. It would be helpful to be able to name the workouts and have TabataTimer say get ready to “jump rope” as the rest period was ending. Also how about a “Nice Job!” At the end of the tabata! Just sayin’ a little encouragement goes a long way! J/k but very thankful I found this

by Kbfitt247

I like the customizable features, but wish I didn’t have to have a TabataTimer open for the timer to be running. Sometimes I need to open a different program to remember what my next move is but then the timer isn’t running. Minus that though, I really enjoy TabataTimer

by Bvuiexybbh

I love using TabataTimer. It is all-around great and does exactly what it says it will do.

One issue as of June 22, 2020 - TabataTimer now overly reduces the volume of background music as soon as you start the timer. It used to just lower the volume a little when the 3-2-1 voice counts were given.

Now, as soon as I turn on my timer it significantly reduces the music volume and raises the voice countdown volume. This is REALLY annoying. Please rethink and fix this problem as soon as possible.

Otherwise it’s a great app.

by Wvyrg

It’s a shame that you have to pay for a timer that doesn’t allow work for over 3 minutes. For my 5 minute interval workouts I have to resort to a different, free timer. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Fix this flaw please!!

by Franktg26

I tried it for the 1st time and I’m in love with it. I like the way timer is because you can just keep going in a time work out which is awesome! Tan k you!!

by PopManiak

I would love to have the option to turn off the voice count down and have just a beep instead.

by Racheldorn

Most important: It doesn’t mute your other audio for announcements/timers.

Good: East and intuitive to adjust times/reps.

Works for me: a person counts down and there’s a ding sound to start, there’s a visual (circle) that shows the time remaining for work and rest, the person says “halfway”.

Could be better: It would be nice to see what round/set I’m on (granted, I didn’t try very hard to find this)

by Mrs.Brown2018

I absolutely love this timer!!! The new update has made it even better!!!!
I like that I can choose how long and how many exercises I am going to do. I can customize my own work out to where I workout for an hour or just 15 minutes! Definitely worth the money! I haven’t found a time like this one!!!!

by Mothtom

TabataTimer is very simple and easy to use. I downloaded several and liked this one the best.

by Djkdfh

Love this Tabata timer! I have others that are so difficult to figure out how to set. Not this one. Boom, first try, got it. Nice pleasant voice counting down for you......3...2...1 rest. 3...2..1 begin....half way. Love it!

by Gl0balGirl

Less than 5 minutes to download, choose a couple settings, and actually spend time working out!! Instead of playing with a million features. Play your own music while running TabataTimer . Highly recommended!

by GinaCab3

I used it a couple times, had an issue. Uninstalled then reinstalled and everything is working fine. I like being able to adjust how many exercises and rounds I’m doing. The vocal reminder is perfect yone and sound. I can hear it over the music without interfering with it.

by Livvvy88

Great app! Super user friendly, not confusing at all. Will allow you to download and get straight to your workout!!

by B.flash

Small and simple. Why use a clunky app when all you need is a simple timer

by Hart Da

I’ve tried different Tabata apps and this one is the easiest one to use. I like the voice at the halfway point.

by Tabatarunner

Hard to pause...but you shouldn’t have to keep. Keep exercising,!!! Wish it showed overall time remaining.

by KH003

Iris pretty simple to use as it’s setup is very basic and no need to stress your brain over overall I’m loving TabataTimer and it makes my core works out much easier

by Sheivl Kaneivl

TabataTimer is super easy to use it even notifies you when you’re half way through an exercise.

by Cathy In Katy, TX

I love this! I am doing a Kim Constable program which requires running, resting, running, resting and this has helped me tremendously! Thank you!