Comparison

TapFlow vs MatClock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MatClock

Features
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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.

Screenshots

TapFlow4 screens
MatClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TapFlow costs $9.99 and MatClock $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TapFlow versus MatClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapFlowMatClock
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIgor RadovanovicLucas Moeller

In-app purchases

None

TapFlow

No in-app purchases

None

MatClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapFlow free?
TapFlow costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatClock free?
MatClock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapFlow or MatClock have ads?
TapFlow shows ads; MatClock does not.
Which is updated more often, TapFlow or MatClock?
TapFlow ships an update every 5 weeks, and MatClock every 4 days. Most recently, TapFlow was updated on October 11, 2026 and MatClock on October 25, 2026.

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