Comparison

MatTimer vs BJJ Round Timer

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

Head to head
About

MatTimer

This app provides a customizable timer designed for combat sports like Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. It helps athletes track training and rest periods, allowing them to focus on improving their skills. It's a simple yet essential tool for practitioners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Jiu-Jitsu and MMA timer
  • Track roll time
  • Track rest time
  • Customizable settings
  • Clear display
Features
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A round timer for the mat. Set your work time, your rest time and how many rounds — then put the phone down and train. MatTimer counts the round in numbers big enough to read from across the room, and colours the whole screen so you know where you are at a glance: green for work, red for rest. A ten-second lead-in gives you time to touch hands before the first round starts. WHAT IT DOES • Work, rest and round count, all adjustable • A bell at every round change, so you never have to look • An optional ten-second warning before each round ends — set it for work, rest, or both • Save the sessions you use often and switch between them in a tap • The screen stays awake while the timer runs ON YOUR WRIST A full Apple Watch app, not a remote control. Start, pause and stop from the watch, with the same round readout and the same colours. Set your rounds there too. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN A widget shows the round you are in and the time left, without opening the app. IT KEEPS YOUR PLACE Leave the app mid-round and it picks up exactly where it should — right round, right phase, right second. While you are away, notifications tell you when each round turns over. BUILT FOR TRAINING, NOT FOR SCROLLING No account. No subscription. No ads. Nothing to read. Open it, start it, roll.

About

BJJ Round Timer

Features
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Train like it’s competition — anywhere. BJJ Round Timer is built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, coaches, and gym owners who need a reliable, no-nonsense timer for every session. Whether you're rolling in your garage, running a class, or preparing for IBJJF competition, this timer is designed for the mat. FEATURES • Official IBJJF division round times — Kids, Juvenile, Adult Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt • Fully customizable round durations • Configurable rest periods • Unlimited rounds mode for open mat sessions • High-contrast display for clear visibility at any distance • Cast to TVs via AirPlay or cable — perfect for gyms and competition setups • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Landscape mode for large screens and TV casting • Audio cues for round start, end, and rest • Optional Siri shortcut support for hands-free control PERFECT FOR • Garage and home gyms • BJJ academies and competition training • IBJJF and tournament preparation • Open mats and private sessions Simple. Reliable. Built for the mat.

Screenshots

MatTimer4 screens
BJJ Round Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatTimer at none against BJJ Round Timer's 1. MatTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). BJJ Round Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. BJJ Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MatTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MatTimer ships an update weekly, BJJ Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MatTimer versus BJJ Round Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatTimerBJJ Round Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRavil KhusainovJoseph Blazer

In-app purchases

None

MatTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BJJ Round Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is MatTimer free?
MatTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Round Timer free?
BJJ Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MatTimer or BJJ Round Timer have ads?
Neither MatTimer nor BJJ Round Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MatTimer or BJJ Round Timer?
MatTimer ships an update weekly, and BJJ Round Timer monthly. Most recently, MatTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and BJJ Round Timer on September 26, 2026.

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