Rounds vs Sigma Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rounds
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Level up your training with Rounds, the ultimate interval and round timer designed for focus and intensity! Whether you're hitting the bag, sparring, grappling, or pushing through a HIIT session, Rounds keeps you locked in. Why Choose Rounds? * Extensive Presets: Jumpstart your workout with ready-to-go timers for Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, HIIT, and Tabata – including Pro, Amateur, Sparring, and Training variations. * Fully Customizable: Tailor every detail! Create and save unlimited custom timers with specific rounds, work/rest durations, warmup, and cooldown periods. * Crystal Clear Display: Stay focused with a large, easy-to-read timer optimized for both portrait and landscape modes, including extra-large fonts for tablets. Clean, minimalist design keeps distractions away. * Immersive Experience: Dynamic background color transitions and distinct audio cues (start, end, interval, tick) keep you motivated and aware. Fine-tune sound and visual settings to your preference. * Track Your Progress: Automatically logs every workout. Review your history with details on duration, rounds completed, status (including pauses and skips), and workout configuration. * Modern & Sleek: Train with a beautifully designed, intuitive interface that performs as good as it looks. Perfect for combat sports athletes, HIIT enthusiasts, coaches, personal trainers, or anyone needing a reliable, customizable workout timer. Download Rounds now and conquer your next workout!
Sigma Mode
Transform daily habits into a ranked progression system. Earn points to climb through levels and track key life stats like Strength, Focus, and Discipline. Share your progress and reputation with others.
- Gamified rank system with 20+ levels
- Five trackable stat categories
- Daily streak tracking
- Weekly progress charts
- Shareable profile card
- Dark UI theme
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Transform your daily habits into a ranked progression system. Complete habits, earn Aura Points, and climb from Wood to Diamond. Track Strength, Focus, Discipline, Knowledge, and Energy stats. YOUR RANK IS YOUR REPUTATION Start at Wood I. Every habit you complete earns Aura Points. Stack enough points and you rank up — through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and beyond. Your Aura Check card shows the world how disciplined you really are. FIVE STAT CATEGORIES Every habit feeds into one of five stats: · Strength — Gym, running, push-ups · Focus — Meditation, deep work, reading · Discipline — Cold showers, no doomscrolling, wake up early · Knowledge — Reading, studying, learning · Energy — Hydration, sleep, nutrition FEATURES (subscription required to access all features) · Gamified rank system with 20+ levels · Five trackable stat categories · Daily streak tracking · Weekly progress charts · Shareable Aura Check profile card · Beautiful dark UI HOW IT WORKS Choose your daily habits Complete them each day to earn Aura Points Watch your stats grow and your rank climb Share your Aura Check card with friends SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS All features require an active subscription. A 7-day free trial is included. After the trial, choose from: · Monthly: $4.99/month · Yearly: $29.99/year · Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sigma Mode at none against Rounds's shown. Sigma Mode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Rounds's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Rounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sigma Mode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rounds ships an update weekly, Sigma Mode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rounds | Sigma Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyle Orin | Ranjit Singh |
In-app purchases
Rounds
- Remove Ads$4.99
Sigma Mode
- SIgma Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- 50% OFF Sigma Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Aura Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









