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

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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 in-app purchases: Timer4BJJ at none against Spartimer's 1. Timer4BJJ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Spartimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer4BJJ ships an update every 7 months, Spartimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer4BJJ versus Spartimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer4BJJSpartimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINVENTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GmbHPierre LENOBLE

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.
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 June 1, 2026 and Spartimer on September 10, 2026.

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