# Best Interval Timer vs Warudo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Best Interval Timer at none against Warudo's 1. Best Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 5). Warudo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warudo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Best Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Warudo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Interval Timer has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Best Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Warudo's.

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, Warudo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer | Warudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warudo-interval-workout-timer/id1471710149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Firat Ozsarikamis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464565585) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742)

This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Warm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periods, Background and multitasking support, Adjustable interval sounds and vibrations, Workout practice tracking, Landscape and portrait orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Free
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 👍 Works in background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
- 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
- 🐛 Small numbers hard to read
- 🐛 Side view unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after rating notification
- Buttons don't work after rating notification
- Crashes when saving timers
- Crashes when editing exercises
- Freezes and stops working

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple intervals/routines
- Voice cues for start/stop
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Larger buttons and text
- Option to save different schedules (e.g., Tabata)


### 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 Best Interval Timer free?

Best Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Warudo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer or Warudo?

Warudo is rated higher. Best Interval Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Warudo averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer or Warudo have ads?

Best Interval Timer shows ads; Warudo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Best Interval Timer or Warudo?

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Warudo every 5 days. Most recently, Best Interval Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Warudo on October 4, 2026.

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