Comparison

BJJSparringTimer vs BJJ Round Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BJJSparringTimer

This application helps time your martial arts sparring sessions and rest periods. Customize warning times and set durations for both sparring and rest phases to optimize your training.

Highlights
  • Sparring timer
  • Rest timer
  • Customizable warning times
  • Adjustable sparring duration
  • Adjustable rest duration
Features
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This app will allow you to time your sparring and rest for better workouts. Choose whether to have a 20 second warning or not. Spar up to 20 minutes and rest up to 5. Enjoy and have fun.

About

BJJ Round Timer

Features
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Train like it’s competition — anywhere. BJJ Round Timer is built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, coaches, and gym owners who need a reliable, no-nonsense timer for every session. Whether you're rolling in your garage, running a class, or preparing for IBJJF competition, this timer is designed for the mat. FEATURES • Official IBJJF division round times — Kids, Juvenile, Adult Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt • Fully customizable round durations • Configurable rest periods • Unlimited rounds mode for open mat sessions • High-contrast display for clear visibility at any distance • Cast to TVs via AirPlay or cable — perfect for gyms and competition setups • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Landscape mode for large screens and TV casting • Audio cues for round start, end, and rest • Optional Siri shortcut support for hands-free control PERFECT FOR • Garage and home gyms • BJJ academies and competition training • IBJJF and tournament preparation • Open mats and private sessions Simple. Reliable. Built for the mat.

Screenshots

BJJSparringTimer4 screens
BJJ Round Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BJJSparringTimer at none against BJJ Round Timer's 1. BJJSparringTimer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BJJ Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BJJSparringTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BJJSparringTimer ships an update every 4 days, BJJ Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BJJSparringTimer versus BJJ Round Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJSparringTimerBJJ Round Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen RussellJoseph Blazer

In-app purchases

None

BJJSparringTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BJJ Round Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is BJJSparringTimer free?
BJJSparringTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Round Timer free?
BJJ Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BJJSparringTimer or BJJ Round Timer have ads?
Neither BJJSparringTimer nor BJJ Round Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BJJSparringTimer or BJJ Round Timer?
BJJSparringTimer ships an update every 4 days, and BJJ Round Timer monthly. Most recently, BJJSparringTimer was updated on October 6, 2026 and BJJ Round Timer on September 26, 2026.

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