Comparison

Rounds vs No Excuse Boxing

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

No Excuse Boxing

Features
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Welcome to the official No Excuse Boxing mobile app—Burlington’s premier boxing and fitness community right in the palm of your hand. Whether you are stepping into the ring for the first time, looking to shatter your personal fitness goals, or preparing for an amateur fight night, our app provides everything you need to train hard, stay accountable, and eliminate every excuse. No Excuse Boxing is home to fighters, fitness seekers, and everyday people who want to build elite mental and physical toughness. Founded by a 2x Canadian Boxing Champion, our philosophy strips away extreme fitness fads and delivers high-intensity, proven training methods that get quick and lasting results. Download the app today to fully integrate your training schedule and lifestyle with our professional coaching staff. KEY APP FEATURES & EXPERIENCES: • REAL-TIME CLASS SCHEDULES Never miss a round. Open the app to view up-to-the-minute group fitness and boxing schedules. Filter by training type, check coach availability, and secure your spot in our high-energy classes instantly. • APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING Take your progression to the next level with personal attention. Effortlessly book one-on-one personal training or semi-private sessions with our ring-tested, certified coaches. Schedule your private boxing trials, technique evaluations, or recovery room sessions directly. • EXCLUSIVE ON-DEMAND VIDEO LIBRARY Can't make it to the gym? Train on your own time. Access our comprehensive library of On-Demand video content. Perfect your footwork, review hand-wrapping tutorials, drill combinations in the mirror, and access metabolic reset workouts from anywhere in the world. • MEMBERSHIP & PROFILE MANAGEMENT Take total control of your fitness journey. Seamlessly manage your membership contracts, update your payment details, track your class credits, and purchase unlimited passes. Keep tabs on your program progression, from our 6-Week Box & Fast Method to elite competitive training camps. Download the No Excuse Boxing app now. No excuses. Just results.

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
No Excuse Boxing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: No Excuse Boxing at 16.4 against Rounds's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rounds versus No Excuse Boxing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsNo Excuse Boxing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShahed SalehianSutra Fitness, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Rounds

No in-app purchases

None

No Excuse Boxing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rounds free?
Rounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is No Excuse Boxing free?
No Excuse Boxing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rounds or No Excuse Boxing have ads?
Neither Rounds nor No Excuse Boxing shows ads.

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