RulerBasic vs Tabata Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RulerBasic
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Turn your device into a simple on-screen ruler for quick everyday measurements. RulerBasic helps you check the size of small objects, compare lengths, and measure in centimeters or inches without extra tools. Open the app, place the object on the screen, and use a clean ruler view designed for fast, practical size checks. Why RulerBasic? • Clean digital ruler interface • Centimeter and inch measuring • Useful for desks, crafts, DIY, school, and quick size checks • Simple design with no unnecessary steps • Lightweight, fast, and easy to use Whether you are measuring stationery, small parts, craft materials, or everyday objects, RulerBasic gives you a handy measuring tool whenever you need one. Download RulerBasic and keep a practical ruler in your pocket.
Tabata Timer
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Tabata Timer - SLOX is built exclusively for the Dr. Izumi Tabata interval protocol — not a generic HIIT, EMOM, or boxing round timer. WHAT IS TABATA? In 1996, Dr. Izumi Tabata published a study showing that 20 seconds of maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times (~4 minutes), dramatically improves VO₂max. That exact 20:10 × 8 format is the heart of this app. CLASSIC PROTOCOL (FEATURED) • 20s WORK / 10s REST × 8 rounds = ~4 minutes • Round dot progress indicator • Full-screen phase colors: Ready (amber) · Work (red) · Rest (cyan) • "Tabata Round X/8" and live 20:10 ratio display during workout 10 TABATA PRESETS Classic, Beginner, Endurance, Strength, Intense 45, Power 40, Sprint, Beast Mode, Micro, and Custom — all using Tabata-style work/rest intervals, not minute-based EMOM or 3-minute boxing rounds. TABATA GUIDE & SESSION LOG Tap ⓘ for the full Tabata protocol explanation, preset reference, and your recent completed sessions with work:rest ratio and round count. OTHER FEATURES • Countdown before start (0–15 sec) • Vibration cues for phase changes • Keep screen on during workout • Session count and total workout time • 7 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Spanish, Portuguese NOT THE SAME AS OTHER SLOX APPS • EMOM Timer — starts every minute (E2MOM, E3MOM) • HIIT Timer — free Work:Rest ratio settings • Boxing Timer — 3-min rounds / 1-min corner rest Tabata Timer is the only SLOX app dedicated to the Tabata 20:10 protocol. Free with ads. Visit slox.co.kr for privacy policy and terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata Timer at none against RulerBasic's 4. RulerBasic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. RulerBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tabata Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RulerBasic | Tabata Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hakan Kaba | SEOKWON YANG |
In-app purchases
RulerBasic
- Room Scan Pro$2.991 Month
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Tabata Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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