# Timer Plus vs Round Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Round Timer at none against Timer Plus's shown. Round Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Timer Plus's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (60K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer Plus against 4.9 for Round Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Round Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Round Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-training-debate/id6458691329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Yauhen Bahdanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610300833) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer-training-debate/id6458691329)

This interval timer offers extensive customization for workouts, training, or any timed activity. Features include custom presets, sound libraries, voice announcements, and detailed session tracking. Enjoy an intuitive, ad-free experience designed for flexibility.

**Highlights:** Customizable colors, Custom presets, Rich sound library, Voice announcements, Proximity sensor support, Shake-to-pause, Detailed session summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Round Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Round Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Round Timer?

Round Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Round Timer averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Round Timer have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Round Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Round Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Round Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Round Timer on August 23, 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.*