# Tabata Timer vs Warudo

The clearest difference is ads: Warudo at none against Tabata Timer's shown. Warudo also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Tabata Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Warudo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Warudo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Warudo's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Warudo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Warudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warudo-interval-workout-timer/id1471710149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Firat Ozsarikamis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464565585) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, HIIT and Tabata training support, Adjustable work and rest times, Set and cycle configuration, Interval naming, Background operation, Voice cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
- 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
- 🎵 Plays music in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
- Option to add exercise images or videos
- Sync workouts across devices
- Customizable sounds and alerts
- Workout history and progress tracking


### Warudo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warudo-interval-workout-timer/id1471710149)

Create custom interval timers for various workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Automatically change music based on exercise intensity and sync workout data with Apple Health. Share routines with others.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Music integration with Apple Music, Sync with Apple Health, Shareable workout routines, Exercise-specific music changes, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warudo Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Warudo free?

Warudo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Warudo?

Warudo is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Warudo averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Warudo have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Warudo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Warudo?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Warudo every 5 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Warudo on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*