Comparison

Timer4BJJ vs Spartimer

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

Head to head
About

Timer4BJJ

This app helps practitioners time their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rolling and rest periods. It allows for custom configurations of multiple rounds with distinct durations, streamlining training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable roll and rest times
  • Multiple round configurations
  • Simple and practical interface
  • Efficient training tool
Features
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Timer specifically designed to address roll time for bjj sessions. It's possible do define different roll and rest times for a different numbers of rolls, all at once, and then let it do its job. Simple, practical and efficient - all you need for your rolling.

About

Spartimer

This interval timer is designed for combat sports and high-intensity interval training. It offers customizable work, rest, and prep times with various audio and haptic cues. The app provides an ad-free, distraction-free training experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable work, rest, and prep times
  • Unlimited rounds with Spartimer Plus
  • Loud bell, voice, vibration, or haptic cues
  • Works with Bluetooth speakers & headphones
  • Clean, ad-free interface
  • One-time purchase for premium features
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Spartimer is the fighter’s round timer—perfect for boxing, MMA, BJJ and HIIT workouts. Train Like a Champion Shadowbox, hit the heavy bag, grind through Tabata circuits or spar five-minute rounds. Spartimer keeps you on rhythm so you can focus on power, footwork and cardio. Built for Combat Sports • Fully customizable work, rest and prep times • Unlimited rounds with Spartimer Plus • Loud bell, voice, vibration or haptic cues—works great with Bluetooth speakers & headphones • Clean interface: no ads, no login, zero distractions Perfect For • Boxing drills & sparring • MMA / Muay Thai pad work • BJJ / grappling rounds • HIIT, Tabata & Cross-Functional conditioning Spartimer Plus (One-time purchase) Unlimited rounds Alternate app icons—match your gym vibe No subscriptions. Pay once, train forever. Stay Consistent Whether you’re learning your first jab-cross or cutting weight for a title fight, Spartimer keeps every round honest. Download now and start your next session in seconds.

Screenshots

Timer4BJJ3 screens
Spartimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spartimer at 4.5 against Timer4BJJ's 1.0. Spartimer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Timer4BJJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Spartimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer4BJJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spartimer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer4BJJ ships an update every 7 months, Spartimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer4BJJ versus Spartimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer4BJJSpartimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINVENTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GmbHPierre LENOBLE

Customer experience

Timer4BJJ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Spartimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timer4BJJ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spartimer

One-time1
  • Spartimer Plus!$1.99

Questions

Is Timer4BJJ free?
Timer4BJJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spartimer free?
Spartimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer4BJJ or Spartimer?
Spartimer is rated higher. Timer4BJJ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spartimer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Timer4BJJ or Spartimer have ads?
Neither Timer4BJJ nor Spartimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer4BJJ or Spartimer?
Timer4BJJ ships an update every 7 months, and Spartimer fortnightly. Most recently, Timer4BJJ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spartimer on November 14, 2026.

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