Health & Fitness · Android
Vuvu: Interval Walking Timer
A minimalist, cosy interval walking timer for the Japanese Walking Method.
- No ads
- No subscriptions
- No sign-up
- No analytics tracking
Walk in rhythm with Vuvu.
Vuvu is a lightweight, distraction-free interval walking timer built around the popular Japanese Walking Method: alternating brisk walking and slower recovery periods, typically for 30 minutes. Distinct sounds and vibration patterns guide you through every interval, so you always know when to speed up, slow down or finish — even with your screen locked and your phone in your pocket.
- Japanese Walking Method timer: follow the classic routine or create your own intervals.
- Distinct audio & vibration cues: every phase has its own sound and vibration pattern.
- Fully customizable: brisk-walk duration, recovery duration and number of cycles.
- Session preview: see your total walk duration as you adjust the settings.
- Works with the screen locked: keep listening to music or podcasts while you walk.
- Minimalist progress display: the whole screen gradually fills with colour as your session progresses.
- Personalized notifications: turn sounds and vibrations on or off independently.
Built with simplicity and privacy in mind: no ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up and no analytics tracking.
Not on Android, or don’t want to install anything? Use the Free Japanese Walking Timer in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese Walking Method?
It's an interval walking routine that alternates between brisk walking and slower recovery walking, typically for 30 minutes in total. Vuvu times each interval for you and tells you when to switch.
Does Vuvu work with the screen locked?
Yes. Vuvu guides you with notifications, sounds and vibrations, so you can keep your phone in your pocket with the screen locked for the whole session.
Can I listen to music or podcasts while using Vuvu?
Yes. Vuvu keeps running while you use other apps, such as your music or podcast player.
Can I customise the intervals?
Yes. You can change the brisk-walk duration, the recovery duration and the number of cycles. Vuvu shows your total walk duration as you adjust them.
Can I turn off the sounds or the vibration?
Yes. Sounds and vibrations can be enabled or disabled independently.
Does Vuvu have ads, subscriptions or require an account?
No. Vuvu has no ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up and no analytics tracking.
Does Vuvu collect my data?
No. Vuvu does not collect, log or store any personal information, and your timer settings stay on your device. See the privacy policy for details.
Is there a web version of Vuvu?
Yes. Free Japanese Walking Timer (freejapanesewalkingtimer.com) runs the same interval walking routine right in your browser, with no install or sign-up.
How do I get help with Vuvu?
Email support@basementexperiments.com with your device model and Android version, and describe the problem.