Comparison

Jiu vs Round Timer

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

Head to head
About

Jiu

This app helps you manage the timing of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions. Set custom intervals and track your total workout time for effective rest and practice.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers
  • Interval setting
  • Total time tracking
  • Portuguese and English language support
  • Designed for martial artists
Features
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Control the time of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workouts with this exclusive timer! You can set up several times with intervals and know how much total time you need to complete that rest of the workout. JiuJitsuTimer was thought by those who train, for whom they train! Let's Roll! * The app is available in Portuguese and English. We will soon be planning more features! If you have any suggestions, you can send them to contato@isul.com.br

About

Round Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity workouts like boxing, MMA, and HIIT. It features an intuitive interface, stage progression, and offline functionality, allowing users to tailor their training sessions and track progress without distractions.

Highlights
  • Fully customizable timer settings
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Stage progression indicator
  • Offline functionality
  • Progress sharing
  • In-app feedback system
Features
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Introducing Round Timer, a versatile and dynamic fitness timer app designed to elevate your workout experience and help you master high-intensity interval training (HIIT), martial arts, boxing, or any other combat sports. Whether you're a professional athlete or a fitness enthusiast, Round Timer has you covered with its customizable and user-friendly interface. Push your limits, track your progress, and unlock your full potential with our tailor-made timer settings. Key Features: • Fully Customizable Timer: Adapt your timer settings to your workout routine. Set up preparation time, work time, rest time, and the number of rounds to create the perfect training session. • Intuitive UI: The clean and modern design ensures seamless navigation, allowing you to focus on your workout without distractions. • Stage Progression: The stage-by-stage progression feature keeps you informed about your current stage (PREPARE, WORK, or REST) and guides you smoothly through your training session. • Share Your Progress: Share your achievements and favorite workouts with your friends and family through popular social media channels. • Built-in Feedback: We value your opinion! Send your feedback directly to the developers through the app, and help us make Round Timer even better. • No Internet Connection Required: Train anywhere, anytime, without the need for an internet connection. Round Timer works offline, so you can focus on your workout in any environment. Download Round Timer today and start training like a pro! Transform your workout sessions and unleash the warrior within you. Ready, set, conquer!

Screenshots

Jiu4 screens
Round Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jiu at every 5 days against Round Timer's every 2 months. Jiu also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jiu against 5.0 for Round Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jiu has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jiu ships an update every 5 days, Round Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jiu versus Round Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiuRound Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISul TecnologiaAlisher Akhmedzhanov

Customer experience

Jiu

All ratings96 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Round Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jiu

No in-app purchases

None

Round Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jiu free?
Jiu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Round Timer free?
Round Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jiu or Round Timer?
Round Timer is rated higher. Jiu averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Round Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jiu or Round Timer have ads?
Neither Jiu nor Round Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jiu or Round Timer?
Jiu ships an update every 5 days, and Round Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Jiu was updated on November 2, 2026 and Round Timer on November 7, 2026.

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