Tabata Timer □
★ 4.9What it actually doesA simple Tabata workout timer with audio guidance and history that hides core features behind a paid subscription after initial use.
Actually does
- ✓Timer / alarm
- ✓Timer95% of reviews
- ✓Workout tracking15% of reviews
- ✓Audio recorder25% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode35% of reviews
- ✓Subscription75% of reviews
- ✓Custom workout creation30% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Music streaming
Common complaints
- ✗Aggressive subscription push after 1-2 workouts54% of mentions
«First workout is free, then it requires payment. After 2 workouts, a screen started appearing offering to buy the paid version, and there's no free option.»
- ✗Misleading marketing (positioned as free)33% of mentions
«Why claim something can be used for free if it can't? I spent time downloading and configuring. On day two I hit a paywall.»
- ✗No true free tier with limitations29% of mentions
«There are no limited free versions. Rubbish.»
- ✗High subscription cost13% of mentions
«The app is good but very expensive, max 300 rubles for a permanent purchase and 59-99 rubles per month.»
- ✗No Apple Watch support8% of mentions
«Why is there no Apple Watch version??? The app is good, but where's the watch version…»
What people praise
- ★Beautiful design and simple interface
«Amazing design, styling. Very convenient to use. It's clear this was made with care and intelligence.»
- ★Timer functionality works well
«Using this timer every day for training and it's helps a lot!»
- ★Minimalism without unnecessary features
«Simple to use app. Nothing extra.»
- ★Convenient customization for your workout
«You can customize everything for your workout. You can set the signal sounds louder than the background music.»
- ★Voice guidance and audio coach assist during workout
«Really cool app, great design and voice guidance.»