JudoTimer Basic vs CombatTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JudoTimer Basic
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A simple, easy-to-use, and feature-rich judo timer. Functions change depending on the device orientation. Portrait: Training Program Timer (with ads) Landscape: Simple Match Timer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction and User Guide for iOS Version 1: https://youtu.be/_FoFjpiDiJU Updates through iOS Version 2.1.1: https://youtu.be/FuMekmNhsps Updates through iOS Version 3.1: https://youtu.be/tpvMUbI2osM Updates through iOS Version 5.3: https://youtu.be/5THtWacEMrY
CombatTimer
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Combat Timer is a fast, no-distraction round timer built specifically for combat sports training. Designed for boxers, MMA fighters, kickboxers, Muay Thai practitioners, BJJ grapplers, and wrestlers who want a reliable timer that works as hard as they do. —— INSTANT PRESETS One tap to start training. Built-in presets cover every discipline and level: · Boxing Beginner — 3 × 2 min · Boxing Amateur — 6 × 3 min · Boxing Pro — 12 × 3 min · MMA Amateur & Pro — 3 × 5 min · Muay Thai — 5 × 3 min with 2 min rest · Kickboxing — 5 × 3 min K-1 format · BJJ Rolling — 5 × 6 min · Wrestling Drill — 6 × 2 min · Heavy Bag — 6 × 3 min · Tabata Combat — 8 × 20 sec · Endurance — 5 × 5 min —— FULL SESSION CONTROL · Set rounds, round time, and rest time · Add warm-up and cool-down phases · See elapsed time and total remaining time at a glance · Navigate between phases manually during your session —— AUDIO THAT WORKS · Classic boxing bell at every round start and end · Vibration feedback for when the music is loud · Full volume control independent from system volume —— SAVE YOUR WORKOUTS Create and save unlimited custom sessions. Name them, color code them, and start them with one tap. Your last session is always one tap away. —— DESIGNED FOR THE GYM · Large, high-contrast display readable from across the room · Screen stays on during your entire session · Lock the screen on start to prevent accidental taps · Dark interface that works in any lighting —— Combat Timer. Built for real training sessions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JudoTimer Basic at none against CombatTimer's shown. CombatTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JudoTimer Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, CombatTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JudoTimer Basic | CombatTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masanobu Takahashi | Dani�l Hommersom |
In-app purchases
JudoTimer Basic
No in-app purchases
CombatTimer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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