Tabata Timer: Interval Timer. Reviews

by KVH14

I like TabataTimer for a lot of reasons - big numbers for the timer, easy to see where I am in the workout, fairly easy to customize workouts - but I can’t get through a workout without my phone restarting. I’ve tried (1) closing all other apps and just running this one, (2) just prior to working out, restarting my iPhone after closing all other apps and then just running this one, and finally, deleting TabataTimer (and losing the workouts I built), reinstalling it, closing all other apps, restarting my iPhone and just running this one. To no avail. My phone rebooted three times during my workout today. In the dozen workouts I’ve done with this, there was one workout when I made it through without a restart. My phone has not restarted when TabataTimer wasn’t running during that time. I give up. Just FYI, I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max, and the OS is up to date.

by 60s Crossfitter

Really like this Tabata timer application. It’s very easy to use the application and customizing it to you own purpose it’s fairly straightforward. You can adjust the number of intervals, cycles, exercises, everything. One thing I wish was that there was music during the work intervals and also that the bells and whistle alerts were much louder as my stations are pretty scattered around the gym and it’s hard to hear sometimes. Pretty cool app though. The main thing is it Keeps you honest and makes you work out really hard. Thank you.

by TheRealBuffy888

TabataTimer is quite helpful for keeping track of how long I am doing each round of exercise. I like how flexible it is in regards to work time, rest time, etc. There is a bit of learning curve when setting up your rounds the first time. My only negative is that it doesn’t always play nicely with other apps or videos on my phone. Sometimes I am unable to hear the timer when I am also using another app/listening to a song/watching video, but sometimes I can. Can’t determine a pattern to the problem.

by Crazy466

I use this timer to do a kickboxing workout. I usually pick 7 different moves and repeat them each 20 seconds at a time with 10 second rest 8 times and 30 second rest between rounds of moves. This put me at a 30 minute workout. I try to stay moving through the rest. I will eventually increase my time until I’m up to an hour workout. The timer makes it easier to know when to stop and go and how long you workout will be.

by Psalm-31

The free version is great to set up your own workout intervals if you’re already skilled enough to know how much level of work and rest that you need. TabataTimer works well with the Apple Watch but you only get 5 opportunities to use it free on your watch before having to pay for it (that’s why I rated it a 4). TabataTimer tells you when to work, rest, and beeps the 3-2-1 when it’ll transition to the next interval. I use TabataTimer for weights, cardio, various mixes, and is easy to use regardless of surroundings. The voice over speaks above your music which I love. That allows me to just focus on my work interval and the audio triggers me to rest and not think.

by Googly Eyed Frog

i think that it’s not fair to only let people who don’t have premium to only be able to save 2 work outs. some people, like me, who use this timer don’t have the money to pay for premium, especially for something as silly as a workout timer. if i wanted to i can just make the workout on the spot and use the temporary settings thing. but that is highly inefficient. it is annoying that i have to set the workout times every time i want to use it because THEY ONLY LET YOU SAVE 2 WORKOUTS if you don’t pay. i think that is is highly inconsiderate and inefficient to the users. otherwise i really like this timer and think that it is helpful.

by Needs Grace

I’ve lost the 25 lb I needed to loose for over 10 years. Did it in no small part to the workouts I got using TabataTimer. Don’t get me wrong, you have to do the work - in your basement (or gym) AND in your eating. But Tabata worked when other styles of exercise didn’t move the needle.
One request: I’d like the “end of exercise” & “end of set” sounds to be different than the “end of reps” sound. (Laying on the bench or floor, I’m not sure if it’s time to move on unless I found the seconds & they exceed my preset “rest between reps” time.)

by Travel Fellow

So far the Tabata Timer is easy and intuitive to use. Adjusting workouts after you’ve made them is simple and straight forward. The large numbers and color coding makes it easy to know when to work and rest. It would be nice if the free version allowed more saved workouts.
Bought the premium version and I’m very happy with it. It has help greatly in my rehabilitation exercises. The option to add your own music playlist helps to keep the workouts interesting and engaging.

by Youjustdonotlikeonestar

I love it. Two saved workouts free are plenty for me. It is very simple to modify/edit once you get the hang of it. Also, love that I can have music playing on my phone and still hear the prompts. I had fun changing the sounds from boring fight bells to punches and laser sounds and to silly woohoo and yeehaw for rests and applause for the end of the workout. Also, was fun to change up the colors for me. Oh and I LOVE that I can arrow forward or backwards when one of my grandkids accidentally or purposely touches the screen. And it came in handy when I did my first workout and realized I accidentally swapped cycles and sets. I was able to fix it and arrow forward to where I left off without having to start completely over.

by Cerberus0013

I use this timer for lifting and boxing workouts. And it’s great!! It saves my workouts so all I have to if press play. It keeps me on track so I don’t get lazy in between workout intervals. And the best feature for me is it turns down your music and counts down (with subtle beeps) the last few seconds before it changes up and lets you customize your alerts. Knowing how well it works now I would of paid more than the $6 I did to get the full access

by Open Booker

I’m using TabataTimer, and it works for what I need it to. I configure the workout, start the timer and set my phone on the exercise equipment, and TabataTimer keeps me accountable for a full set. The bright full screen colors let me space out a little, which is great while I’m focusing on my exercise. I haven’t tried it for outdoor running yet, but the sounds used clearly mark the start work and start rest periods, i plan to try using it just with my headphones.

Overall pleased with TabataTimer .

by Fillup Cruise

TabataTimer is amazing. Even though I only have the free version, I can customize two workouts any way I please, no strings attached. It isn’t just a trial, I get to use these two forever. This freedom for a free version has honestly made me consider buying TabataTimer . I love how I can listen to my own music as well, which probably is the icing on the cake for me. It’s truly awesome. I’ve seen my greatest results using TabataTimer, and I can’t thank the creators of TabataTimer enough. Absolutely amazing.

by IMO Crazy

I’m a trainer and love using tabata/exercise timers to keep me organized and sessions flowing smoothly. I always said I wished I had a TABATA timer where I could add text to it so I could stop looking at my paper to remember what’s next in our circuit. TabataTimer has exceeded what I wanted. Not only is it easy to navigate, there are many different settings.
The fact I can add pictures to the session is so helpful when the client needs a quick reminder of what the exercises is. The cherry on top was the voice assistance. I have a blind client that partners with another client. Sometimes I’m quickly helping one client and the other is waiting for me to verbalize the next instruction. The voice assistance is going to hopefully make her feel even more independent in our sessions. Great app and great price!

by Vikoulka

I never know what exercises to do and when. I always follow some trainer on the exercises. I found TabataTimer to be the best in recording these workouts in TabataTimer. The only thing that’s missing is the ability to upload a video or pics for the exercise, otherwise I am attached to TabataTimer now. Highly recommend it to people who follow any personal trainer or social media blogger/trainer to write down these routines in TabataTimer and customize them to your level.

by Gwenyth G

My coach introduced me to TabataTimer that she used to use to time our conditioning. Now I use it daily for HIIT circuits and ab training!

I love that I don’t have to constantly look at my phone to time myself- it beeps for a 3 second count down, and a whistle for stopping/ starting! It also lets me keep playing my music and turns it down with the beeps- then it starts back up at normal volume.

Super easy, love all of the options. Might take a try or two to get the timing you want right but once you do it’s amazing.

by Becky Sed

I tried a different Tabata app before this and it just didn’t do the things I needed. The Free version of TabataTimer worked AWESOME today for me! I love that you can customize your exercises and save the workouts. I also really love how you can see which exercises are coming up! It’s super helpful for someone with Mom Brain. It’s awesome that you can have your own music playing in the background as well. I upgraded to the Premium to support the developers who made TabataTimer so simple to use but also super customizable. Great job!!

by Neal Shandilya

TabataTimer gives me consistency when working out and one of the best parts is that when it is indicating me with 3 seconds left on my rest or workout time, my music doesn’t shut down and normally with apps like these the music in the background stops for that period of time but on TabataTimer, the music gets lighter which is a nice feature that i admire. It’s perfect if you are counting by sets because this gives you a prepare, workout, and a rest which you can customize! I really like it. Thank you for reading this.

by EkaHays

TabataTimer is awesome for its customization (it even gets easier and easier to input workouts the more you do because it stores your movements), it shows the total time interval at all times, gives 3 second countdown, allows you to scroll to see what’s coming next, big numbers, so many great features AND I would love to be able to start workouts with friends where our timers are synced (I am currently having issues sharing my workouts with friends and syncing my music but this may be a phone issue and not app issue)

by Moving And Sweating

Very easy timer to set up and use. It can be adjusted to fit your workout. The timer can be adjusted for warm-up time, each exercise, rest between exercises, cycles, and sets. My friends and I use this timer 2-3 times a week to do Tabata and other exercise workouts. Extremely happy with the convenience. It has a great audio timer that signals the last 3 seconds of the exercise and alerts you when it is time to start again. It also shows the cycle and set you are on, so very easy to know where you are in your workout. Very pleased and best of all, it’s free!

by We The People 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I’m glad my recruiter showed me TabataTimer, my Chief informed me to give weights a rest and work on TabataTimer which really works on your cardio. This compared to weights, this is a FAR better workout than weights. You use your body weight so it all balances out. With this workout I actually sweat like crazy compared to lifting heavy weights. I FEEL the sore and I can tell my stamina is already getting better. I will use TabataTimer from here on out to get lean, burn fat and sweat like crazy. I’m thankful that I was fortunate enough to coke across my NAVY Chief when I did, he is a mentor to me and an inspiration even if he doesn’t know it. Thank you Chief Glenn Berry

by Aivaleakeleoukou

I’m new to the fitness world and this timer has definitely proven to be a helpful tool! It’s easy to customize intervals — whether it’s altering the time or renaming each period. The colors and graphics are lovely. . Once you get used to the interface, it’s very user-friendly! My one complaint is that it only allows two saved workouts for the free version

by Mkeorrmike

Absolute best timer app available. Some things don’t work as described - skip rest between sets and intervals doesn’t work and the rest will still be timed. A copy/paste or repeat of the workout would be a nice feature. I like to adjust timing intervals in the 2nd set without having to manually input each exercise again just to adjust the time. Paid subscription is ABSOLUTELY worth it!

by T.Toony

I have spent years going through different types of timers for interval workouts and this is the easiest and most efficient one yet! Oh can customise your timer to your workout exactly from warm up to time in between, etc. It’s so easy to use and easy to change if you switch up workouts often. So glad I found this and it’s free!!!

by Tdhehwjdi

I use TabataTimer to time my hang board training sessions. A must have if you train for rock climbing. It is way more adjustable than another climbing specific app I had tried. And I love how it chimes with the last three seconds counting down to zero. It gives me an auditory heads up as to the exact moment I should be pulling up on or releasing from the hang board.

by ERW3657

My workouts mainly consist of lifting but I love incorporating different things like interval training! I used to have to stare at a clock but TabataTimer makes it so much easier. I can do an entire session without having to look at TabataTimer or a clock because the different sounds tell me when to switch and when to rest. Highly recommend it and it’s free!

by KBrooks 35

I love that I don’t have to make sure I packed my gym boss interval timer. With TabataTimer it’s on my phone and always with me. I started with just the basic 2 and loved it so much I paid for the upgrade. It’s absolutely worth it! TabataTimer works alongside my Pandora so I don’t ever have to choose. It just ‘runs in the background’. I highly recommend TabataTimer!

by Thatguylitaf

Just stay motivated on TabataTimer. Choice your workouts before hand and trust me you will have an positive effect. I did this for one month every other day and it worked great. My food was just no pop and candy and eat protein and stay low on carbs. Like I said I did it for a month and I can easily see my abs.

by FitnMary

I’m a bootcamp instructor and personal trainer and this has been a great timer for my sessions and classes. It’s simple and also customizable. My clients love it because they are able to hear the loud songs and whistles that start and stop the work and rest times and even use it themselves to train on their own with!

by Eldritchlaugh

As someone who avidly exercises/stretches, TabataTimer is for lack of a better phrase, “heaven sent”. The functionality and ease of use is superb and it has a simple yet attractive interface. Paying for all the functions to be unlocked is also very affordable and well worth the investment. I am thrilled that TabataTimer exists!

by Jammiesnuffy

It’s better than other timers. The only function I wish it had was display on the lock screen. However, that function might be available on the paid version.

by Paulpell

This is perfect for my stretching routine. I can customize it to fit my exact needs. I like you can change the tones for different activities. I don’t need to continually watch the screen, I can just listen for the tones to know exactly where I am in the program

by Skandhs

I haven’t used this with my clients but already I am smiling. I love the thought you put into this. The midway sound is super cool. Seems this will be very easy to use which is so important when in the middle of a session. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get my timers to work.

by Star Or A Rela

TabataTimer I use every single time I workout because it’s much easier than using a stop watch and I love when it makes that sound when it’s at three especially when I am doing something hard and want to come down but I can’t. TabataTimer is so awesome!!!

by SuZQ#1

Not having to keep time myself and forgetting which number I’m on is fabulous. Although I swear the seconds are longer than my seconds. Especially at about round 6! Ha. I use TabataTimer for any exercise I want to focus on in my workout. Rowing and planks and standing knee bends, one leg and two.