SwolTime vs Rounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwolTime
This app provides a versatile interval timer for various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, boxing, and weightlifting. It allows for real-time adjustments, customizable settings, and workout sequencing. Track progress with notes and use it in the background or with Apple Watch integration.
- Dynamic workout timer control
- On-the-fly timer adjustments
- Customizable interval timer settings
- Custom workout sequencing
- Progress notes
- Background operation
- Apple Watch integration
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Time your Tabata, HIIT, boxing, crossfit, running, weightlifting, EMOM, and WOD routines with SwolTime — the workout timer app for precise interval tracking, rest management, and customizable fitness planning. [ DYNAMIC WORKOUT TIMER CONTROL ] • With a simple press, SwolTime adapts in real-time, letting you tweak sets, workout, and rest durations without missing a beat. [ ON-THE-FLY TIMER ADJUSTMENTS ] • Fine-tune your session's intensity by adding or cutting time, and navigate through your workout with skip and rewind options. [ CUSTOMIZE INTERVAL TIMER SETTINGS ] • Personalize your SwolTime experience in the Settings, from timer increments to motivational halfway sounds. [ CUSTOM WORKOUT SEQUENCING ] • SwolTime Playlists combine exercises into cohesive sessions, simplifying routines with smooth transitions and tailored rest periods. [ QUEUE WORKOUT PLAYLISTS ] • Quickly organize and modify exercises in a sequence, enhancing workout focus and efficiency. [ PROGRESS NOTES ] • Document your journey with detailed notes on Playlists and exercises, a simple yet powerful tool for tracking your fitness evolution. [ BACKGROUND BEAST MODE ] • SwolTime's background functionality means your focus stays on your workout, not your screen, even with your phone locked. [ APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION ] • Adjust your workout on-the-fly directly from your Apple Watch. Monitor intervals and manage your workout all from the convenience of your wrist. ▶ ONE TIMER FOR EVERY WORKOUT ◀ [ WORKOUT INTERVAL TIMER ] • Craft the ideal balance between active sessions and rest periods, enhancing both endurance and strength. [ BOXING ROUND TIMER ] • Sharpen your technique and precision with custom "Boxing Training" playlists, integrating exercises and breaks for a seamless session. [ TABATA TIMER ] • Engage in quick, intense bouts of exercise followed by very short breaks, a method proven to increase stamina and strength. [ HIIT TIMER ] • Tailor your sessions for short, intense bursts of activity followed by brief recovery periods, ideal for burning fat and improving cardiovascular health. [ CROSSFIT TIMER ] • Organize your varied, high-intensity workouts with a timer that adapts to the day's challenge, keeping you on track and motivated. [ WOD TIMER ] • Navigate the Workout of the Day with ease, focusing on beating your personal bests in a variety of high-intensity activities. [ EMOM WORKOUT TIMER ] • Boost efficiency with a timer that challenges you to complete a task at the start of every minute, perfect for high-intensity workouts. [ WEIGHTLIFTING REST TIMER ] • Leverage strategic breaks to maximize recovery and performance, making each workout more effective. [ STOPWATCH TIMER ] • Capture every moment of your training with accuracy, ideal for timing sprints, laps, or measuring improvement over time. [ GYM TIMER ] • Organize your gym session effectively, ensuring a comprehensive workout that covers all your fitness goals. [ RUNNING & SPRINT TIMER ] • Enhance your running or sprinting with targeted timing, focusing on improving speed and endurance with every session. ▶ READ WHAT SWOLTIME USERS SAY ◀ • "[...] I looooove this app - it targets all the most annoying aspects of planning your own workout." • "[...] The halfway chime is the only thing that keeps me going during hard sets." • "[...] No more hassle configuring things on the fly. Every other app feels like a toy compared to this." ------------ Download SwolTime to transform your workouts on your smartphone. Need assistance or have suggestions? Reach out for support at support@swoltime.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swoltime.com/privacy-policy
Rounds
This app provides customizable timers for boxing and interval training. It offers audio and visual cues, preset workouts, and progress tracking to enhance your fitness sessions. Ideal for various sports, it acts as a portable personal trainer.
- Customizable round timers
- Interval training support
- Audio and vibration alerts
- Preset and custom workouts
- Progress tracking
- Intuitive interface
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Elevate your boxing and fitness workouts with the Boxing Timer App—your perfect companion for every training session. Whether you’re hitting the heavy bag, shadowboxing, sparring, or doing intense interval training, this app is designed to help you focus on what matters most: your performance. Key Features (available under in-app purchase): • Customizable Round Timers: Set your desired round length, rest duration, and number of rounds to match your training style. • Interval Training Support: Perfect for boxing, MMA, HIIT, and other sports requiring high-intensity interval training. • Audio Alerts: Stay focused with clear audio notifications for round start, rest, and end. • Vibrations and Visual Cues: Never miss a transition, even in noisy environments or when your focus is elsewhere. • Preset Workouts: Quickly start your session with pre-configured timers or create your own custom workouts. • Progress Tracking: Monitor your rounds and sessions to see how you’re improving over time. • Simple and Intuitive Design: A sleek, distraction-free interface that’s easy to use, even with gloves on. Why You’ll Love It: • Versatile: Ideal for beginners and professional athletes alike. • Multi-Sport Use: Great for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, HIIT, yoga, or any sport requiring structured intervals. • Portable: Your personal trainer in your pocket, wherever you go. Start Free, Unlock Premium: The Boxing Timer App offers a free trial so you can experience all premium features before committing. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue accessing the app’s features. Download Now: GetTerms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ started today with your free trial and experience the ultimate training tool designed to help you build endurance, speed, and power. Whether you’re training at home, in the gym, or on the go, the Boxing Timer App has got you covered. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SwolTime at 52 against Rounds's 3. SwolTime also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. SwolTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Rounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SwolTime against 5.0 for Rounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwolTime has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SwolTime | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (52 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWOL LLC (USA) | HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
SwolTime
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In-app purchases
SwolTime
- SwolTime Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- SwolTime Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
Rounds
- Boxing Timer | Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Boxing Timer | Membership$19.99
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