Comparison

Lapodoro vs Tabata Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lapodoro

This app combines a stopwatch with color-coded laps and a Pomodoro timer designed to encourage movement. It features customizable work/move cycles with haptic feedback and background notifications to help users stay on track and build daily streaks.

Highlights
  • Color-coded stopwatch laps
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Work/move cycles with haptic feedback
  • Customizable end time for Pomodoro rounds
  • Background notifications
  • Daily streaks tracking
Features
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Lapodoro is a stopwatch and Pomodoro timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Two tools for people who lose track of time. STOPWATCH - Tap to start, tap to lap, tap to stop. That's it. - Color-coded laps so you can see yourself slowing down in real time - Siri shortcut for when your hands are busy holding coffee POMODORO TIMER (NEW in 2.0) Built for anyone who sits too long and knows it. - Work/move cycles that actually buzz your wrist until you stand up - Set an end time — it figures out how many rounds fit - Haptic patterns you can't ignore (we made sure) - Background notifications for 12+ hours — it outlasts your focus - Round pips track your progress like a tiny accountability partner - Daily streaks because guilt is a powerful motivator - Siri: "Start Lapodoro" (for maximum laziness) No accounts. No subscriptions. No motivational quotes. Just a timer that tells you to move your body.

About

Tabata Timer

Features
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Tabata Timer is the cleanest, most intuitive interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts. Whether you're a beginner or an athlete, set up your workout in seconds and focus on what matters — training hard. FEATURES: - Tabata & HIIT timer - Custom work/rest intervals - Round tracking - Simple, distraction-free interface - Works offline Perfect for gym, home workouts, and outdoor training. Download free and start your first Tabata session today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lapodoro3 screens
Tabata Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapodoro at none against Tabata Timer's 3. Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lapodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapodoro ships an update every 10 months, Tabata Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lapodoro versus Tabata Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapodoroTabata Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazvaDenis Denisov

In-app purchases

None

Lapodoro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tabata Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro Year3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifiTime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Lapodoro free?
Lapodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer free?
Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lapodoro or Tabata Timer have ads?
Neither Lapodoro nor Tabata Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapodoro or Tabata Timer?
Lapodoro ships an update every 10 months, and Tabata Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Lapodoro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 28, 2026.

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