Comparison

BoxBell vs MMA Round Timer

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

Head to head
About

BoxBell

Features
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BoxBell is your all-in-one timer for boxing, martial arts, and fitness training. Designed for fighters and athletes of all levels, it gives you the precision and focus you need to push through every workout. With clear bell sounds, customizable rounds, and smart features, BoxBell feels like having your own corner coach in your pocket. Features: Custom Round Timer – Set the exact duration of rounds and rests. Multiple Training Modes – Perfect for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, HIIT, and circuit training. Audio Cues – Classic boxing bell sounds to start and end rounds. Background Mode – Timer keeps running even if you switch apps or lock your screen. Easy Controls – Start, pause, and reset with a single tap. Configurable Cycles – Choose the number of rounds and repetitions you need. Tablet Support – Works on both iPhone and iPad. Simple & Intuitive Design – Focus on training, not on settings.

About

MMA Round Timer

Features
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MMA Timer is a fast, reliable interval timer built for combat sports training. Rebuilt from the ground up in 2.0: go from launch to a running timer in two taps with Quick Start, then keep training while your phone is locked — your rounds and countdown stay live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Create sessions with blocks, rounds, rest, and optional phases inside each round (e.g., Boxing → Kicks → Clinch), or start instantly from a preset. Features • Quick Start: rounds × work × rest + one-tap format chips → GO • Interactive Live Activity — pause, resume & skip from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Background-correct cues that fire on time when locked or pocketed • Real boxing bell plus synthesized cues, with distinct phase-change and round-end sounds • Phases inside rounds with a clear animated active-phase indicator • Wall-clock timing with zero drift and a color-coded draining ring • Final-10-second pulse and flash warning • Drag & drop to build and reorder sessions and blocks • Session history to track completed workouts Whether you're doing pads, bag work, wrestling, BJJ flow rounds, or conditioning, MMA Timer keeps the clock simple and reliable.

Screenshots

BoxBell4 screens
MMA Round Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoxBell at weekly against MMA Round Timer's every 3 weeks. BoxBell also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. BoxBell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MMA Round Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxBell ships an update weekly, MMA Round Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BoxBell versus MMA Round Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxBellMMA Round Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNicolas PapajorgeIng. Markus Biermaier

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoxBell

Subscriptions1
  • Boxbell PRO$0.991 Month
3 purchases

MMA Round Timer

One-time3
  • Tip Jar – Small$0.99
  • Tip Jar – Medium$2.99
  • Tip Jar – Large$4.99

Questions

Is BoxBell free?
BoxBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MMA Round Timer free?
MMA Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxBell or MMA Round Timer have ads?
Neither BoxBell nor MMA Round Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxBell or MMA Round Timer?
BoxBell ships an update weekly, and MMA Round Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BoxBell was updated on September 24, 2026 and MMA Round Timer on October 10, 2026.

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