# Timer Plus vs Round

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Plus at 4.8 against Round's 4.0. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Round's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Round asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 61K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, Round every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Round |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-hiit-workout-timer/id6757195833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Ryosuke Nakayama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865209768) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This interval training app is designed for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, circuit, and Tabata. It offers customizable timers with round and cycle displays, background operation, and voice guidance. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for seamless workout tracking.

**Highlights:** Interval training timer, Customizable rounds and cycles, Background operation, Voice guidance, Save unlimited timers, Apple Watch app integration, Apple Health Kit integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-hiit-workout-timer/id6757195833)

This interval timer is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit workouts. It allows users to create custom routines with multiple exercises and track their progress. The app offers haptic alerts and can be controlled from an Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval routines, HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training support, Apple Watch control, Haptic alerts for round changes, Visual arc timer, Workout progress tracking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Round free?

Round is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Round averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Round have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Round does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, and Round every 8 days. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and Round on October 31, 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.*