# Round Timer vs Modern Interval Workout Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Round Timer at 4.8 against Modern Interval Workout Timer's 3.0. Round Timer also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Modern Interval Workout Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Round Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Round Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round Timer has 296 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Round Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Modern Interval Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Modern Interval Workout Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Timer | Modern Interval Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-interval-workout-timer/id6733239641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) | [Marc Gauthier](https://appshunter.io/developer/834944348) |

## What reviewers say

### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-purehiit/id1198752738)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Audio alerts for rounds, Background operation, Apple Watch integration, Workout reminders, Pre-built routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $14.99 | one-time |


### Modern Interval Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-interval-workout-timer/id6733239641)

This versatile timer supports HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and combat sports like boxing. Customize visuals, sounds, and presets for a personalized workout experience. Track and replay past sessions with a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Interval and regular timer modes, Customizable themes and sounds, Large, bold visuals, Pre-made and saved presets, Workout log and replay, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly subscription) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly subscription) | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Timer free?

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

### Is Modern Interval Workout Timer free?

Modern Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Round Timer or Modern Interval Workout Timer?

Round Timer is rated higher. Round Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Modern Interval Workout Timer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Round Timer or Modern Interval Workout Timer have ads?

Round Timer shows ads; Modern Interval Workout Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Round Timer or Modern Interval Workout Timer?

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Modern Interval Workout Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and Modern Interval Workout Timer on September 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*