Comparison

JudoTimer Basic vs CombatTimer

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

Head to head
About

JudoTimer Basic

Features
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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

About

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/

Screenshots

JudoTimer Basic2 screens
CombatTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
JudoTimer Basic versus CombatTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJudoTimer BasicCombatTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanobu TakahashiDani�l Hommersom

In-app purchases

None

JudoTimer Basic

No in-app purchases

None

CombatTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JudoTimer Basic free?
JudoTimer Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CombatTimer free?
CombatTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JudoTimer Basic or CombatTimer have ads?
CombatTimer shows ads; JudoTimer Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, JudoTimer Basic or CombatTimer?
JudoTimer Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and CombatTimer every 9 days. Most recently, JudoTimer Basic was updated on October 4, 2026 and CombatTimer on October 15, 2026.

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