Comparison

Rounds vs GrindXP

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

Head to head
About

Rounds

Features
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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!

About

GrindXP

Features
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GrindXP turns your workouts into an RPG adventure. Earn XP from every exercise, level up, unlock avatars and titles, and compete on global leaderboards. TRACK ANY WORKOUT Log cardio (walking, running, sprinting), strength training (weights, compound lifts), and calisthenics (pushups, pullups, handstands). Track duration, intensity, sets, reps, and weight. EARN XP & LEVEL UP Gain XP based on your effort. Duration, intensity, and exercise type all count. Get bonus XP for streaks and workout variety. Progress through 100 levels with milestone rewards. NUTRITION TRACKING Scan barcodes to log food, auto-calculate macros based on your BMR/TDEE, plan meals, and earn daily XP bonuses for hitting your calorie and protein targets. UNLOCK REWARDS Earn avatars, titles, achievements, and features as you level up. Unlock custom routines at Level 5 and advanced stats at Level 12. STEP COUNTER Auto-track your daily steps and calories burned throughout the day. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with others and climb the rankings based on your total XP. PROGRESS PHOTOS Capture timeline snapshots at milestone levels and compare your transformation over time.

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
GrindXP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrindXP at none against Rounds's 1. GrindXP also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rounds's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Rounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GrindXP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rounds ships an update weekly, GrindXP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Rounds versus GrindXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsGrindXP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKyle OrinION ANGHEL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rounds

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

GrindXP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rounds free?
Rounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrindXP free?
GrindXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rounds or GrindXP have ads?
Rounds shows ads; GrindXP does not.
Which is updated more often, Rounds or GrindXP?
Rounds ships an update weekly, and GrindXP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rounds was updated on November 8, 2026 and GrindXP on October 31, 2026.

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