Comparison

Roundly vs Set Workout Timer & Intervals

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

Head to head
About

Roundly

Features
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The interval timer that keeps you coming back. Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP and For Time, all free, with no ads and no tracking. Build any workout in seconds, train with clear voice cues, and keep your streak going with a progress grid that fills up every day you show up. EVERY TIMER YOU NEED • Tabata, Intervals, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Countdown, Stopwatch • Mix: stack blocks with their own timing per exercise • Tap to count AMRAP rounds, with split times • Runs in the background, on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island COACHING THAT TALKS TO YOU • Voice announces each phase, the next exercise and time left • 3-2-1 countdowns, halfway cues, haptics and screen flash • Your music keeps playing and lowers automatically for cues BUILD THE HABIT • Streaks, weekly goals and a year-long progress grid • Achievements and shareable workout cards • Effort rating and notes after every session TRAIN SMARTER • 30-day programs for fat burn, strength and consistency • Exercise library with demos and form tips • Warm-up and cool-down stretches matched to the muscles you trained • Friend challenges: send a link, compare rounds, no account needed APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Apple Watch app with heart rate • Saves to Apple Health • Widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, iCloud sync PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No sign-up. ROUNDLY PRO Every timer stays free. Pro adds the Apple Watch app, programs, stats and records, widgets and iCloud sync. Choose monthly, yearly (with free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Set Workout Timer & Intervals

Features
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Set Timer is a minimalist interval timer designed for focused training. With a clean interface, clear hands-free cues, and fast interval setup, it keeps you moving through workouts without distraction. From HIIT and Tabata to boxing rounds, circuit training, planks, and focus sessions, Set Timer helps you stay on pace with high-visibility timing, audio and haptic signals, and the ability to save your preferred setups for repeat use. Core Features • Minimalist Interface – Large, high-contrast timer display for easy visibility • Hands-Free Guidance – Audio and vibration cues for transitions and countdowns • Fast Setup – Quickly customize work, rest, and round intervals • Save Your Setups – Store preferred timer configurations for future sessions

Screenshots

Roundly4 screens
Set Workout Timer & Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Set Workout Timer & Intervals at none against Roundly's 3. Set Workout Timer & Intervals also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Roundly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Set Workout Timer & Intervals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roundly ships an update every 11 months, Set Workout Timer & Intervals monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Roundly versus Set Workout Timer & Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundlySet Workout Timer & Intervals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHieu ChauWen-Jei Lim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Roundly

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$39.99
None

Set Workout Timer & Intervals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roundly free?
Roundly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set Workout Timer & Intervals free?
Set Workout Timer & Intervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roundly or Set Workout Timer & Intervals have ads?
Neither Roundly nor Set Workout Timer & Intervals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roundly or Set Workout Timer & Intervals?
Roundly ships an update every 11 months, and Set Workout Timer & Intervals monthly. Most recently, Roundly was updated on October 28, 2026 and Set Workout Timer & Intervals on October 25, 2026.

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