SparTime vs Shaka Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SparTime
This application provides a customizable interval timer for martial arts and combat sports training. It features adjustable round and rest periods, bell alerts, and warnings before round completion. Designed for various disciplines, it offers a distraction-free interface suitable for sparring, drills, and coaching.
- Customizable round and rest times
- Bell and clapper alerts
- 10-second round end warnings
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Dark mode
- Supports various combat sports
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Train Like a Fighter – Anywhere, Anytime SparTime is the ultimate timer for martial arts and combat sports. Whether you're into boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, BJJ or other martial arts – this app helps you structure rounds with ease. Built by martial artists, for martial artists. Focus on your training – SparTime handles the rest. Key Features: • Custom round, rest, and rounds times • Clean, distraction-free interface • Bell alerts • 10-second clapper warnings before round end • Dark mode for low-light training • Designed for sparring, solo drills, pad work, and coaching
Shaka Timer
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SHAKA Timer es un cronómetro con cuenta regresiva para deportes de contacto o alta intensidad, está pensado para controlar los asaltos en deportes como Bjj, Boxeo, MMA, Grappling... Si eres un apasionado de los deportes de lucha y necesitas un Timer para controlar el tiempo de la sesión además de poder guardar los registros está es tu aplicación
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shaka Timer at none against SparTime's 3. Shaka Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). SparTime's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. SparTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shaka Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SparTime ships an update every 4 days, Shaka Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SparTime | Shaka Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MefjuDev LLC | Jose Francisco Montero Plata |
In-app purchases
SparTime
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- SparTime Pro$4.99
Shaka Timer
No in-app purchases
