FitDot vs GongRound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FitDot
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FitDot β The Simple Exercise Timer That Keeps You Moving FitDot is a clean, distraction-free timer app designed to help you stay focused on your exercises while the app handles the timing and repetition tracking for you. Whether youβre doing physical therapy, rehab routines, stretching, yoga, HIIT, or any exercise that requires timed repetitions and sets, FitDot makes it easy to stay consistent. With FitDot, you can: Customize your routine: Define the exercise time, repetitions per set, and number of sets. Focus on movement: Let FitDot track the timing and reps so you can concentrate on doing the exercise. Stay on track: Automatic daily logs record what youβve completed, helping you build lasting habits. Exercise without limits: 100% free, no ads, no upsell, no subscriptions. FitDot was created to help my father stay committed to his physical therapy exercisesβand now itβs here for anyone who wants a simple, reliable timer for time-based routines. Why choose FitDot? - Perfect for physical therapy and rehab - Great for yoga, stretching, HIIT, or circuit training - Easy-to-use and lightweight - Completely free, forever No clutter. No gimmicks. Just a timer that tracks the details so you can focus on what mattersβmoving, healing, and improving one dot at a time.
GongRound
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Still using a generic timer for your boxing rounds? GongRound is a round timer built specifically for boxing, kickboxing, and MMA interval training. WHAT IT SOLVES - You want a real gong sound, not a beep, for fight-night feel - You cannot read the timer from across the gym - Setting up 3-minute-1-minute rounds every session is tiresome - You count rest periods out loud between sets CORE FEATURES ONE-TAP PRESETS Three built-in presets: 2:00/1:00, 3:00/1:00, 3:00/0:30. Pick one and start. REAL BOXING GONG Confirmed at actual fights. Distinct sounds for round start, 10-second warning, and round end. LARGE COUNTDOWN Readable from 3 meters away. Works in iPad landscape for wall-mounted gym use. FIVE ROUND COUNTS 3R, 5R, 8R, 10R, 12R. From amateur sparring to championship distance. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTION A focused tool, not an attention machine. PRO FEATURES (One-time $4.99) CUSTOM PRESETS Save unlimited custom round and rest combinations. SPORT PRESETS One-tap setups optimized for Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ. TRAINING HISTORY See total rounds and minutes for the week or month. Track your consistency. SOUND CUSTOMIZATION Choose your gong and countdown sounds. PER-ROUND INTERVAL CONTROL Extend rest only on the final round, or any round you choose. WHO IT IS FOR - Boxing and kickboxing trainers - MMA and combat sport athletes - Personal gym owners - Anyone training seriously at home GongRound is a tool for fighters who want to focus. Ring it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FitDot at none against GongRound's 1. GongRound's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GongRound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FitDot asks for nothing beyond the download.
FitDot ships an update every 2 months, GongRound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FitDot | GongRound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curious Apps, LLC | BIG RIVER CHILL LABS K.K. |
In-app purchases
FitDot
No in-app purchases
GongRound
- GongRound Pro$4.99








