Comparison

Rounds vs Strike Timer Interval Training

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

Head to head
About

Rounds

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
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ROUNDS - YOUR ULTIMATE BOXING TIMER Transform your training sessions with Rounds, the premier interval timer built specifically for boxers, fighters, and fitness enthusiasts who demand precision and reliability. DESIGNED FOR CHAMPIONS Rounds keeps you in the zone with an elegant, distraction-free interface that adapts to your workout. Clear visual feedback shows you exactly where you are in each round, while customizable audio cues ensure you never miss a transition—even when your phone is locked. KEY FEATURES - Fully Customizable Rounds - Set your perfect training rhythm with adjustable work and rest periods - Unlimited Rounds - From quick 3-round sessions to grueling 12-round marathons - Warm-Up Timer - Get mentally and physically prepared before the bell rings - Smart Audio Cues - Round start bells, end warnings, and voice announcements keep you informed - Background Operation - Timer continues running even with your screen locked - Visual Phase Indicators - Instantly recognize whether you're in warm-up, work, or rest mode with color-coded backgrounds - Smooth Progress Ring - Watch your time count down with a beautifully animated circular progress indicator PERFECT FOR - Muay Thai Training - Boxing & Kickboxing Training - MMA & Combat Sports - HIIT Workouts - Circuit Training - Sparring Sessions - Heavy Bag Workouts - Shadow Boxing - Personal Training INTUITIVE CONTROLS Rounds gives you complete control with simple, responsive buttons: - Play/Pause to control your workout flow - Reset to restart the current phase - Stop to return to the beginning CUSTOMIZABLE ALERTS Choose exactly which sounds you want to hear: - Round start bells to signal go-time - Round end warnings for that final push - Round end bells to mark completion - Voice announcements calling out round numbers BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE No subscriptions. No ads. No distractions. Just a pure training tool that works exactly when and how you need it. Rounds runs smoothly in the background, ensuring your timer keeps ticking whether you're checking your form in the mirror or your phone is tucked away in your gym bag. SLEEK & MODERN Experience training with a beautiful dark-mode interface featuring smooth animations, gradient accents, and a clean layout that puts your workout first. The large, bold timer display is easy to read at a glance, while the color-coded phases help you stay oriented without breaking focus. START TRAINING SMARTER Download Rounds today and take your training to the next level. Whether you're a professional fighter preparing for competition or a fitness enthusiast looking to level up your cardio, Rounds delivers the timing precision you need to maximize every session. Rounds - Train Hard. Time Smart.

About

Strike Timer Interval Training

Features
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Strike Timer is a precision interval training app built for combat sports athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Create custom round timers with work/rest phases, voice coaching cues, and premium sound packs. Track your training history, sync workouts to Apple Health, and control your timer from your Apple Watch. Features: - Customizable round timers with work, rest, prep & cooldown phases - Built-in boxing, Muay Thai, Tabata & HIIT presets - Voice coaching cues (male & female) - Apple Watch companion app - Apple Health integration - Workout history & streak tracking - Premium sound effects - Custom color themes - Shake to pause — hands-free control No ads. No tracking. Just a better timer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://striketimer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
Strike Timer Interval Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds at none against Strike Timer Interval Training's 1. Strike Timer Interval Training's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Strike Timer Interval Training sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Rounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rounds versus Strike Timer Interval Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsStrike Timer Interval Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShahed SalehianShannon Kempenich

In-app purchases

None

Rounds

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Strike Timer Interval Training

Subscriptions1
  • Strike Timer Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Rounds free?
Rounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strike Timer Interval Training free?
Strike Timer Interval Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rounds or Strike Timer Interval Training have ads?
Neither Rounds nor Strike Timer Interval Training shows ads.

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