Comparison

Reaction Workout Timer vs Random Tactical Timer

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

Head to head
About

Reaction Workout Timer

Features
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Enhance your reflexes and focus with Reaction Workout Timer that delivers structured timed drills using random cues and clear signals for boxing, MMA, and sports training. Set up sessions quickly with flexible rounds, rest periods, and interval controls tailored to your needs. Features include: Customizable rounds, round length, and rest intervals Random reaction cues with adjustable timing Bias settings for varied wait times Clear signals via beep, haptics, and bright green flash Warm-up rounds, rest cycles, and finish gong Pause, resume, skip, and quick reset controls Large timer display with progress indicator Offline functionality without account requirements Audio mixing compatible with headphones Train anywhere with crisp audio and visual cues that keep your reflex practice sharp and focused. Start improving your reaction speed and timing with every session.

About

Random Tactical Timer

This interval timer trains reaction under pressure with unpredictable cues, ideal for combat sports and high-intensity training. Features include hidden countdowns and customizable sound alerts. Optional Pro Tactical unlocks advanced features like coach callouts and an expanded sound library.

Highlights
  • Random trigger timing
  • Hidden countdown mode
  • High-intensity alarms and haptics
  • Loop mode for continuous rounds
  • Coach voice callouts (Pro)
  • Expanded sound library (Pro)
Features
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TRAIN FOR CHAOS. NOT RHYTHM. Random Tactical Timer is an unpredictable interval and round timer for boxing, MMA, BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, HIIT, and tactical drills. Most timers teach anticipation. This one trains reaction: the cue hits at a random moment inside your range so you stay present under pressure. FEATURES • Random trigger timing inside your selected min/max range • Hidden countdown mode—no clock watching • High-intensity alarms and haptics for gym use • Loop mode for continuous random rounds PRO TACTICAL (OPTIONAL) • Coach voice callouts—male or female tactical cues mid-round • Command-cue previews and elapsed-time callouts for pressure drills • Sound Arsenal: expanded alarm library for serious sessions • Round selection (1–100) and sessions up to 60 minutes • Fresh Pro voice callouts and sounds added monthly TRAINING USES • Boxing pad rounds, bag work, and shadowboxing flurries • MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing reaction drills • BJJ scrambles and positional transitions • Wrestling and grappling prep • HIIT, Tabata, and CrossFit conditioning that punishes predictability Stop timing your drills. Start training your response. FAQ • What is Random Tactical Timer? Random Tactical Timer is a random interval and round timer that fires inside your chosen range so you train reaction—not countdown watching. • Who is Random Tactical Timer for? Boxers, MMA, BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, HIIT, and tactical coaches. • How is Random Tactical Timer different from Tabata or fixed round timers? Fixed timers train rhythm. Random Tactical Timer removes anticipation. • Learn more: https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/ai-visibility/ SUBSCRIPTION INFO Pro Tactical is offered as auto-renewable subscriptions (monthly and annual options where available). A one-time upgrade may be offered depending on App Store configuration in your region. Example list pricing when configured in App Store Connect: $3.99/month and $29.99/year; actual price is shown on Apple’s purchase confirmation sheet before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Optional product analytics may be collected to improve stability and features—see the Privacy Policy below. Privacy Policy: https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://igorganapolsky.github.io/Random-Timer/eula/

Screenshots

Reaction Workout Timer4 screens
Random Tactical Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reaction Workout Timer at none against Random Tactical Timer's 2. Random Tactical Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Random Tactical Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Reaction Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reaction Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Tactical Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Reaction Workout Timer versus Random Tactical Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaction Workout TimerRandom Tactical Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitfire Production ABIgor Ganapolsky

In-app purchases

None

Reaction Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Random Tactical Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tactical$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Reaction Workout Timer free?
Reaction Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Tactical Timer free?
Random Tactical Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reaction Workout Timer or Random Tactical Timer have ads?
Neither Reaction Workout Timer nor Random Tactical Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reaction Workout Timer or Random Tactical Timer?
Reaction Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Tactical Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Reaction Workout Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Random Tactical Timer on October 31, 2026.

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