Comparison

SparTime vs Fight Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Fight Interval Timer

Features
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A clear, full-screen interval and round timer for boxing, MMA, heavy bag, sparring, mitt work, HIIT, and Tabata training. FEATURES • Ready-made boxing, MMA, and training presets, plus a custom timer • 1–20 rounds, 10-second to 15-minute rounds, 0–5 minute rests, and 0–30 second get-ready time • A large, readable timer in portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Separate ROUND and FIGHT announcements before every round with a color-coded countdown • Bells, a final 10-second clapper, countdown ticks, and a double bell at completion • Pause, mute, and resume with a clear 3-2-1 countdown • Optional on-device motion detection, with estimated impacts shown only after the bout • Sound cues mix with your other audio Punch Detection is optional and off by default. Secure the device firmly and follow the short calibration. Results are estimates that depend on the device, bag, mount, and placement; they do not measure force, speed, or punch type. Use every feature free for your first 10 bouts. After that, an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription is required to continue. No account is required, and there are no ads or analytics SDKs. Settings and motion results stay on the device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SparTime4 screens
Fight Interval Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SparTime at 17 against Fight Interval Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SparTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Fight Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SparTime versus Fight Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparTimeFight Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMefjuDev LLCBetter Studios

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SparTime

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SparTime Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Fight Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Fight Timer Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Fight Timer Premium Annual14 Days trial$23.991 Year

Questions

Is SparTime free?
SparTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fight Interval Timer free?
Fight Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SparTime or Fight Interval Timer have ads?
Neither SparTime nor Fight Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SparTime or Fight Interval Timer?
SparTime ships an update every 4 days, and Fight Interval Timer every 4 days. Most recently, SparTime was updated on September 2, 2026 and Fight Interval Timer on September 18, 2026.

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