Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs RollCam BJJ

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

Head to head
About

Timer for Workouts

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers customizable intervals, background operation, and audible countdowns to keep users focused on their training. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it simplifies interval timing for effective workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Support for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuits
  • Background operation with alerts
  • Audible countdowns
  • Fullscreen landscape mode
  • Save and switch between multiple timers
Features
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The workout timer trusted by athletes, coaches and gym-goers since 2013. Repeat is built for one thing: keeping you moving through every round, set and interval of your training. Whether you're grinding through Tabata sprints, HIIT circuits, EMOM workouts, AMRAP rounds, boxing intervals, CrossFit WODs or simple rest-work cycles - Repeat handles the timing so you can focus on the effort. –– Built for every workout style: • Tabata — 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds. Set it once, go. • HIIT — custom work and rest intervals with unlimited repeats • EMOM — every minute on the minute, as many rounds as you need • Circuit training — chain multiple exercises with timed stations • Boxing / MMA — round timers with rest between rounds • CrossFit — AMRAPs, intervals and timed WODs • Yoga & stretching — hold timers with gentle alerts • Running — walk/run intervals for couch-to-5K and beyond –– Dead simple to use: Set your work time, rest time, number of rounds and press Start. Name your timers to keep them organized. That's it. –– Keeps going when you put your phone down: Runs in the background with audio and notification alerts. Lock your screen, switch apps, put your phone in your pocket — Repeat will tell you when to move and when to rest. –– Audible countdown: Hear "3, 2, 1" before each phase transition so you're always ready for what's next. Configurable from 3 to 10 seconds. –– Fullscreen landscape mode: Prop your phone on the gym floor and see a giant countdown from across the room. Phase colors change so you know work from rest at a glance. Everything you need: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Work, rest, prepare and cool down phases • Sets with rest between sets • Up to 999 repeats and 999 sets with Pro • 50+ alert sounds including voice commands • Save multiple timers and switch between them • Precise to the second • Background alerts — no need to keep the app open • Clean, minimal interface with no clutter Repeat is used daily by personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, martial arts instructors, yoga teachers and hundreds of thousands of people who just want a timer that works and gets out of the way. -------------- Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-repeat

About

RollCam BJJ

Features
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Built for the mat RollCam lets you record your Jiu-Jitsu rolls at the gym and get the video sent straight to your phone. Just walk up to the RollCam tablet, enter your number, hit record, and go train. When you’re done, your video is ready to watch on your device — no setup, no apps required at the gym. Once you have your video, you can: • Rewatch your rolls anytime • Save clips to your camera roll • Share with teammates or coaches You can also use RollCam to improve your training over time. Add tags to your rolls (like Guard pass or Mount escape), organize your sessions, and build a simple training log you can come back to. For deeper insight, RollCam includes AI-powered analysis that breaks down your round and shows how your time was spent across different positions. Everything is designed to be fast and easy so it fits naturally into your training. Record. Review. Improve. RollCam.

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts3 screens
RollCam BJJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RollCam BJJ at none against Timer for Workouts's 3. RollCam BJJ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timer for Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RollCam BJJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, RollCam BJJ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timer for Workouts versus RollCam BJJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsRollCam BJJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdRollCam LLC

Bugs and requests

Timer for Workouts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timers not working consistently
  • Sound issues and notifications not working as expected
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Difficulty deleting or managing timers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options for timer sounds and alerts
  • Ability to schedule timers to repeat at specific times
  • Support for multiple timers/intervals running simultaneously
  • Improved background/locked screen functionality
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables

RollCam BJJ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Workout Timers$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Workout Timers3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime timers$19.99
None

RollCam BJJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RollCam BJJ free?
RollCam BJJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer for Workouts or RollCam BJJ have ads?
Neither Timer for Workouts nor RollCam BJJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or RollCam BJJ?
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and RollCam BJJ fortnightly. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on October 1, 2026 and RollCam BJJ on September 19, 2026.

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