Tabata Pro Tabata Timer App Reviews

I have been doing a lot of running and cycling Tabatas recently and my speed has vastly improved. This app makes Tabatas so much better because I can just follow the prompts and not think about it. I use a set of bluetooth headphones (Plantronics BackBeat FIT-- awesome for exercise) and follow the voice prompts. I also love how the app can start/stop selected playlists to play in the background so I can take my mind off how much pain Im in. But two features are needed. First, the app needs to announce audibly what interval I am doing. For instance, it should announce "interval 1," "interval 2," etc. Tabatas are so hard and knowing which interval Im on makes it much easier. Realistically, the voice prompts probably dont have to count beyond 10 or 15-- anyone doing that many Tabatas should probably be breaking them up into multiple sets. Second, there should be an option to turn off or change the preparation time on the first Tabata set. I use the preparation time feature as a way to control my recovery after finishing one set and starting another. Obviously, I dont need that for the first set. But I do need a shorter preparation time so I can put my iPhone way in my jersey pocket after hitting start. Normally, I would rate an app as a 4 if it missed a key feature but this one still deserves a 5. It is so well thought out. For instance, you can use it on a big screen because it plays well with AirPlay and Apples external connectors. What other exercise apps do that? That means you can lead a class using just this app!

Cant count how many people at the gym ask me what app Im using. Just needs a pause button.

Bean counting AND some motivational value as well. Easy to update rep, set, time in the tabatas.

I use it all the time working out students.

Superbly functional!

I love this timer, I use it for HIIT workouts. I just wish I kept a running total workout time, even when you pause the workout so I dont need a calculator to figure out my total time.

Gets the job done super easily. Tabatas are my favorite "no time to work out" workout!

Best app out there for Tabata timing in classes and for personal use!

If your music stops just swipe up and play from the iOS menu - you can hear both Tabata pro and your tunes: love this app!!

Great

Use at home. Easy to hear and see.

Snowed in today. No prob. Tabata at home.

I couldnt do my workouts with this app! My favorite part is the warning whistle.

Love this app!! Recharges my metabolism in just a few minutes a day!!

I deleted this app last year when I noticed that it was using excessive amounts of battery. I reloaded it yesterday to see if it had been improved. After turning it on for less than 30 seconds it continued to run background activity for 9 HOURS using 20% of my battery. Obviously it hasn’t been fixed. I want to know what it is doing for 9 hours. I also noticed there is a setting to access cellular data? What could it need that for? Is it reporting back to some server about my activity? Is it gathering other information about me and recording it? I can’t see what it could possibly be doing that isn’t some sort of monitoring. Simpletouch LLC, what are you doing in the background?

Ive had this app for over five years, and each successive phone gets it installed. For one good reason. Exactly what I need for my workouts. Perfect all around.

Great for self motivation!!! Totally worth it!!!

Yay

I got this to help me keep track of intervals and time. It has met all my expectations, I would recommend it to any who love HIT training. Best of luck.

This app is great except that its always being used in the background. In the last week its used 17% of my battery. I paid for the Pro Version and am now deleting it.