Comparison

Gymdesk vs FightClock Timer

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

Head to head
About

Gymdesk

Manage your gym membership and activities directly from your phone. Check in to classes, update payment details, and book sessions with ease. Access your content library and stay connected to your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Class check-in
  • Payment management
  • Session booking
  • Content library access
  • Account management
Features
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The Gymdesk Members App allows members to access and manage their account from their mobile devices. Members can check-in to class, update their payment information, book sessions, access the content library and more.

About

FightClock Timer

This app provides a customizable timer for various training styles, including MMA, boxing, HIIT, and circuit workouts. It allows users to set round times, breaks, and warning signals, saving presets for easy access. The interface is designed for zero distractions and operates fully offline.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and break times
  • Multiple workout types supported
  • Saveable presets
  • Zero-distraction interface
  • Fully offline functionality
  • Warning claps before round end
Features
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Whether you're rolling on the mats, hitting pads, or rotating through gym stations, FightClock keeps your timing sharp and your setup simple. Use it for: - MMA rounds (Pro or Amateur) - BJJ sparring - Muay Thai or Boxing sessions - HIIT, Tabata, or circuit workouts - Wrestling, CrossFit, or custom routines You can set: - Round time - Number of rounds - Break durations - Warning claps before the round ends ... and save them as reusable presets Why people love it: - Clean, zero-distraction interface - Fully offline — no login, no cloud - 100% free. No ads. No tracking We built FightClock because we were tired of clunky, ad-filled timer apps. Now it's our go-to for everything from sparring to strength days — and it's yours too. Own your pace. Whatever the workout.

Screenshots

Gymdesk4 screens
FightClock Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FightClock Timer at 4.8 against Gymdesk's 3.7. Gymdesk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. FightClock Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Gymdesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FightClock Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymdesk has 46 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gymdesk ships an update every 11 days, FightClock Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gymdesk versus FightClock Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymdeskFightClock Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (46 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartial Arts on Rails LLCMateusz Zatorski

In-app purchases

None

Gymdesk

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FightClock Timer

One-time3
  • Boost$1.99
  • Support$9.99
  • Legend$99.99

Questions

Is Gymdesk free?
Gymdesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FightClock Timer free?
FightClock Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gymdesk or FightClock Timer?
FightClock Timer is rated higher. Gymdesk averages 3.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while FightClock Timer averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Gymdesk or FightClock Timer have ads?
Neither Gymdesk nor FightClock Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gymdesk or FightClock Timer?
Gymdesk ships an update every 11 days, and FightClock Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Gymdesk was updated on October 27, 2026 and FightClock Timer on October 25, 2026.

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