# Rounds vs Kikan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds at none against Kikan's 1. Kikan's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kikan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rounds against 5.0 for Kikan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rounds | Kikan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-timer/id6755449182/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kikan-hiit-and-tabata-timer/id6758904431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shahed Salehian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853987348) | [Lisandro Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875119374) |

## What reviewers say

### Rounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-timer/id6755449182)

This interval timer is designed for combat sports and fitness enthusiasts. It offers customizable rounds, audio cues, and visual feedback to keep users focused during workouts. The app runs in the background, ensuring uninterrupted training sessions.

**Highlights:** Fully customizable rounds, Unlimited round support, Warm-up timer, Smart audio cues, Background operation, Visual phase indicators, Progress ring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kikan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kikan-hiit-and-tabata-timer/id6758904431)

This interval timer app guides your workouts with precise haptic and audio cues, eliminating the need to constantly check your screen. It supports various training styles and offers advanced features like voice prompts and workout history with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Haptic and audio cues, Voice prompts for phases, Apple Watch integration, Workout history and analytics, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kikan Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rounds free?

Rounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kikan free?

Kikan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rounds or Kikan?

Rounds and Kikan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Rounds or Kikan have ads?

Neither Rounds nor Kikan shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*