# Round Timer

> Customizable interval timer for training, workouts, and martial arts. (iPhone/iPad app by Plain and Simple Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Plain and Simple Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286228075)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072/reviews.md

## What is Round Timer?

- Reviews -

"I've been using the Round Timer app on my iPhone for about as long as I've had my Iphone... If you're someone that's training for rounds, doing circuit work, etc. this app is worth your 99 cents. With the level of customization you get, the app is competitive with the way more expensive round timer devices that can cost upwards of $10-100."
- by Shawn Lord, www.mastersdivision.com

"I found a GREAT interval timer app in the iTunes store for 99 cents!!! It's called Round Timer and it works like a dream!!!"
- by Miss Lee, forums on thecathenation.com

"Its a really useful applications. Beats carrying around that big round timer from the old days."
- by Michael Manna, T4Show.com

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- Description -

The Round Timer was the first round/sparring/boxing timer available in the AppStore and, as a result, the most refined and stable. Don't be fooled by knock-offs (other developers copying our interface and layout). 

The Round Timer is a convenient round/boxing/sparring timer for your iPhone/iPod touch, now compatible with iOS 8.  The Round Timer is a fully functional round/sparring timer that allows you to customize the length of the rounds, warning bell and resting period.  Each of these intervals can be configured separately up to an hour. It will run in the background even if you switch to another App. 

With the sound themes, you can choose which alarm sounds to use: boxing/MMA, a relaxing Zen theme, and a few others. Don't like any of the dozens of preinstalled sounds? Don't worry! You can record your own sounds.

For large, loud environments you can plug your device into a stereo, or for small sessions put it in the corner of the mat.  The Round Timer is great for any sparring or interval training: boxing, MMA, grappling / bjj, martial arts, yoga, meditation, crossfit, exercise, workout, stretching, etc.

Working out to music is not a problem. Start your music playing in the iPod app, then start RoundTimer. The sounds will play over top of your music without interrupting it.

Please feel free to e-mail support@plainandsimplesoftware.com to suggest new sound themes!

Interested in interval training (Tabata, symmetrical, etc... intervals)? Check out our "IntervalTimer". Want more control? Check out "UltraTimer". Want full programmability and randomized intervals? Look at "UltraTrainer".

## Key features

- Customizable round and rest intervals
- Adjustable warning bell
- Background operation
- Customizable sound themes
- Record your own sounds
- Plays over music

## What do users think of Round Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app for interval training
- 👍 Versatile for various workouts
- 🎶 Plays music in the background
- 💰 Good value for the price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with sound/music integration
- 🔍 Difficult to use with gloves/sweaty hands
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 📱 Screen orientation problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarms/sounds stop working after several rounds
- Saved workouts not loading properly
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Most requested features**

- Add a round counter
- Allow setting multiple timers/intervals
- Provide more customizable sound options
- Implement a warning sound before rest period ends

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072/reviews.md

### 4/5 — The App is great, but stuck on the side of the screen after iOS update

*2026-02-06*

I’ve been using RoundTimer for a long time and it used to open centered on my iPad screen in landscape orientation. After updating to the iOS 26.2.1, the app no longer opens in landscape, and it’s stuck on the side of the screen, and part of the display is cut off.

I’ve tried reinstalling the app, restarting my iPad, and even resetting settings, but nothing fixes it. The app is now very difficult to use, and this problem seems to be related to compatibility with the latest iPadOS.

Please update RoundTimer so it fully supports landscape on modern iPads and opens centered again.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2025-04-17*

Round timer has been good to me for many years. But it is actually a rectangle.

### 1/5 — 10/10 do not recommend

*2024-01-04*

It lowers the volume if the app is running a time. Which is a useless function and makes the experience worse. 

Because you have to raise the volume all the way up to hear your music.  And that causes the round counter noise to be obnoxiously loud and when the program stops your music is blaring. 

The fix would be to only lower the volume of your music when the round buzzer is making noise. 

But this flaw ruins the experience and makes me not want to use this app 

10/10 do not recommend

### 5/5 — Not just for boxing, also for circuits

*2020-08-28, version 7.2*

I find this app useful for timing my circuit training. For example 5 sets of 30 secs for each activity with 10 secs rest between each. A warning sound tells me when I am about to finish an exercise. Useful

### 2/5 — Music doesn’t automatically turn off

*2020-07-01*

This used to be a 5 star app for our kickboxing studio. The music used to turn off in between rounds when that option was selected. Now, even when you turn that feature on and save your preferences it still plays. Any fix to this and it will be 5 stars!

### 1/5 — Not so Good Anymore

*2020-02-21*

I used to love this. But recently when I go into program selection (open) the different programs overlap and making the selection isn’t easy or can’t be done. I’ve tried deleting and re-downloading but same thing. Any Fix for this would be appreciated...

### 5/5 — Right on target

*2018-10-23*

I have tried other similar apps but none provide what this one does - a simple, yet flexible way to get an app set up for timing intervals of any sort. I much prefer it over anything else I have sampled.

### 5/5 — Thank god

*2018-04-17, version 7.1*

Holy Crap somebody got it right!!!! All the other apps missed the mark. I’ve been boxing for almost 20 years and most apps mess up a round counter. These developers realized all most of us want is: 
1. Program how many rounds 
2. Program how long the rounds are 
3. Program a warning and rest time 
4. Have the app still work if you close the screen. 
5. Have my music playing in the background. 

This sounds simple but all the other apps in the store mess up one or all these things.

Can you add a pause button and a button to move back and forward a round. Sometimes I have to stop to adjust something and need to pause or back up a round.

### 4/5 — Great Timer

*2017-09-27*

The current IOS has messed it up though.  I can not change settings!  It is all squished to the left.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-07-17*

Simple, does what it's supposed to, user-friendly, awesome!

## Frequently asked questions about Round Timer

### What does the Round Timer app do?

The Round Timer app is a specialized interval timer designed for various training and exercise activities. It allows users to customize the length of training rounds, warning bells, and resting periods. The app is ideal for boxing, MMA, circuit training, and other disciplines requiring precise timing.

### What are the key features of the Round Timer app?

Key features include fully customizable round, warning bell, and resting intervals, each configurable up to an hour. It also offers various sound themes, the ability to record custom sounds, and runs in the background, even playing over your music. The interface is designed to be clear and stable.

### How much does the Round Timer app cost?

The Round Timer app is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase price of 99 cents. This pricing makes it a cost-effective alternative to dedicated physical timer devices.

### What devices is the Round Timer app compatible with?

The Round Timer app is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch devices, and it supports iOS 8. It is designed to be a convenient digital replacement for traditional, bulky round timers.

### What types of training is the Round Timer app suitable for?

This app is highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of training and exercise. This includes boxing, MMA, grappling, BJJ, martial arts, yoga, meditation, CrossFit, general exercise, workouts, and stretching routines that benefit from timed intervals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2019-02-03

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- New look
- Fills iPhone X screen
- Fix crash when recording sound
- Fix crash when removing preset

### 7.1 — 2017-10-05

-Updated for iOS 11

### 7.0 — 2014-10-16

- Updated for iOS8
- Fullscreen interface
- Interface updates

### 5.3 — 2011-10-26

- Fixed preset name/file handling

### 5.2 — 2011-10-21

- Fixed issue with sounds playing after 10 minutes or so
- Fixed issue with saving preset with slashes in the timer name

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## More apps by Plain and Simple Software

- [Interval Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id287827994)
- [UltraTimer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultratimer/id289429364)
- [UltraTrainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultratrainer/id343700506)

All apps by Plain and Simple Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/286228075

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