TapFlow vs MatClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapFlow
This app provides a customizable training timer and progress tracker for martial arts practitioners. Design your ideal session with modular rounds, track your mat time and consistency, and utilize pre-made drills. It's built for solo training, coaching, and competition preparation.
- Modular round timer for custom intervals
- Training analytics and progress tracking
- Quick drill library for BJJ
- Class control for coaches
- Glanceable, high-contrast UX
- Solo, coaching, and competition modes
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Master your mat time. Dominate every round. TapFlow BJJ is a training timer and progress tracker built for grapplers. Create custom rounds, run classes smoothly, log sessions, and track your consistency over time. Whether you’re drilling solo, coaching a class, or preparing for competition, TapFlow gives your training structure. Built for Grapplers Modular Round Timer Create any round format: work/rest intervals, EMOMs, shark tanks, positional rounds, and custom multi-stage sessions. Training Analytics Track total mat time, session frequency, streaks, and progress trends so you can train with intent. Quick Drill Library Start fast with ready-made BJJ timers for conditioning, technique work, and flow rolling. Coach-Friendly Class Control Save timers for warm-ups, drills, and sparring rounds so you can focus on coaching, not the stopwatch. Mat-First UX High-contrast, glanceable design with clear cues for transitions and round changes. Ideal For - Solo grapplers who want structured off-day training - BJJ coaches running efficient classes - Competitors who need precise, repeatable rounds Simple Pricing One-time purchase. Lifetime value. No subscription. No ads. No nonsense. Download TapFlow BJJ and train smarter every session.
MatClock
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MatClock – The Ultimate Round Timer for BJJ & Training MatClock is a professional round timer built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, created by active coaches and competitors who needed something better than basic interval timer apps. It’s powerful enough for serious gyms — yet flexible enough for any sport or workout style. Whether you're running: BJJ or MMA classes Boxing & Muay Thai rounds HIIT, CrossFit, or circuit training Personal training sessions Home workouts MatClock keeps your training organized, visible, and on-pace. Designed for the Mat Most timers were built for solo workouts — not live gym environments. MatClock was engineered for real classes where clarity, volume, and speed matter. Why MatClock Is Different Mat-Readable Display Large, high-contrast countdown timer visible from anywhere in the gym. Loud, Distinct Audio Cues Choose bells, buzzers, or horns that cut through crowd noise and signal rounds clearly. Fully Custom Rounds & Rest Create any round length or rest interval — perfect for beginners’ classes, advanced training, or competition prep. One-Tap Presets Launch common drills and class timers instantly without rebuilding sessions every day. External Display & Casting Support Mirror the timer to TVs or projectors so the whole room stays synced. Built for BJJ — Works for Everything Else Made for grappling rooms but perfect for MMA, boxing gyms, fitness studios, schools, and home training setups. Perfect for: Academy owners Coaches and instructors Competitors and hobbyists Personal trainers Anyone running interval-based training Simple. Powerful. No subscriptions. MatClock is a one-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions, no upsells. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you get a professional gym timer designed to make every class run smoother. Train smarter. Run better classes. Focus on the work — MatClock handles the time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MatClock at $1.99 against TapFlow's $9.99. MatClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). TapFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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
TapFlow costs $9.99 and MatClock $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TapFlow ships an update every 5 weeks, MatClock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapFlow | MatClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Radovanovic | Lucas Moeller |
In-app purchases
TapFlow
No in-app purchases
MatClock
No in-app purchases









