Comparison

Random Timer vs Random Tactical Timer

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

Head to head
About

Random Timer

This app provides customizable timers for various training activities, including sprints, shadow boxing, and agility drills. Users can set time intervals, choose signal types, select sounds, and even use custom voice signals for solo workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable time settings
  • Choice of signal types
  • Selectable sound options
  • Add favorite words as signals
  • Ideal for solo training
Features
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Lets use for a dash, training of a shadow, or training of quick power and instantaneous power. Lets use as a signal when training alone. ・A setup of time can be performed. ・The kind of signal can be chosen. ・The kind of sound can be chosen. ・You can use to signal the favorite words. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ダッシュやシャドー,ペイントボールのトレーニング、または俊敏力、瞬発力のトレーニングに使ってみましょう。 一人でトレーニングする時の合図として利用しましょう。 ・時間設定ができるよ。 ・合図の種類が選べるよ。 ・音の種類が選べるよ。 ・好きな言葉を合図に追加できるよ。

About

Random Tactical Timer

This interval timer trains reaction under pressure with unpredictable cues, ideal for combat sports and high-intensity training. Features include hidden countdowns and customizable sound alerts. Optional Pro Tactical unlocks advanced features like coach callouts and an expanded sound library.

Highlights
  • Random trigger timing
  • Hidden countdown mode
  • High-intensity alarms and haptics
  • Loop mode for continuous rounds
  • Coach voice callouts (Pro)
  • Expanded sound library (Pro)
Features
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TRAIN FOR CHAOS. NOT RHYTHM. Random Tactical Timer is an unpredictable interval and round timer for boxing, MMA, BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, HIIT, and tactical drills. Most timers teach anticipation. This one trains reaction: the cue hits at a random moment inside your range so you stay present under pressure. FEATURES • Random trigger timing inside your selected min/max range • Hidden countdown mode—no clock watching • High-intensity alarms and haptics for gym use • Loop mode for continuous random rounds PRO TACTICAL (OPTIONAL) • Coach voice callouts—male or female tactical cues mid-round • Command-cue previews and elapsed-time callouts for pressure drills • Sound Arsenal: expanded alarm library for serious sessions • Round selection (1–100) and sessions up to 60 minutes • Fresh Pro voice callouts and sounds added monthly TRAINING USES • Boxing pad rounds, bag work, and shadowboxing flurries • MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing reaction drills • BJJ scrambles and positional transitions • Wrestling and grappling prep • HIIT, Tabata, and CrossFit conditioning that punishes predictability Stop timing your drills. Start training your response. FAQ • What is Random Tactical Timer? Random Tactical Timer is a random interval and round timer that fires inside your chosen range so you train reaction—not countdown watching. • Who is Random Tactical Timer for? Boxers, MMA, BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, HIIT, and tactical coaches. • How is Random Tactical Timer different from Tabata or fixed round timers? Fixed timers train rhythm. Random Tactical Timer removes anticipation. • Learn more: https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/ai-visibility/ SUBSCRIPTION INFO Pro Tactical is offered as auto-renewable subscriptions (monthly and annual options where available). A one-time upgrade may be offered depending on App Store configuration in your region. Example list pricing when configured in App Store Connect: $3.99/month and $29.99/year; actual price is shown on Apple’s purchase confirmation sheet before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Optional product analytics may be collected to improve stability and features—see the Privacy Policy below. Privacy Policy: https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/eula/

Screenshots

Random Timer4 screens
Random Tactical Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Tactical Timer at 5.0 against Random Timer's 1.7. Random Tactical Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Random Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17 vs 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. Random Tactical Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Random Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Tactical Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Timer has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Timer ships an update every 7 months, Random Tactical Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Random Timer versus Random Tactical Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom TimerRandom Tactical Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2kaIgor Ganapolsky

Customer experience

Random Timer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive17.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Random Tactical Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Random Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Random Tactical Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tactical$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Random Timer free?
Random Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Tactical Timer free?
Random Tactical Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Timer or Random Tactical Timer?
Random Tactical Timer is rated higher. Random Timer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Random Tactical Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Random Timer or Random Tactical Timer have ads?
Neither Random Timer nor Random Tactical Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Timer or Random Tactical Timer?
Random Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Random Tactical Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Random Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Random Tactical Timer on October 31, 2026.

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