Comparison

Interval Timer vs Round

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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Interval Timer for HIIT, Tabata & Circuit Training Interval Timer: Workout HIIT is a powerful and flexible interval timer designed for effective workouts at home, in the gym, or outdoors. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, running, boxing, strength training, yoga, and breathing exercises. Customize your workout and focus entirely on your performance. Create Your Own Workouts • Set work and rest intervals • Add unlimited rounds • Insert breaks between exercises • Save and edit your custom programs Whether it's 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest (Tabata) or a complex multi-level routine — everything is easy to configure in seconds. Stay Consistent & Track Progress • Track workouts in the calendar • Plan your sessions • Get workout reminders Stay consistent and never miss a training session. Maximum Focus • Large, easy-to-read display • Clear sound alerts and vibration See only what matters — the timer and the current interval. Perfect For: HIIT • Tabata • CrossFit • Running • Boxing • Circuit Training • Yoga • Breathing Exercises • Home Workouts • Gym Training Interval Timer: Workout HIIT is a simple, reliable, and effective tool to help you reach your fitness goals. Train smarter. Train better. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dfkbndjkbnrjt/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/sdvskdmvl/terms-of-use

About

Round

This interval timer is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit workouts. It allows users to create custom routines with multiple exercises and track their progress. The app offers haptic alerts and can be controlled from an Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval routines
  • HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training support
  • Apple Watch control
  • Haptic alerts for round changes
  • Visual arc timer
  • Workout progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Round is a visual interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, strength workouts, mobility, and stretching. TRAIN WITH 3D MOVEMENT GUIDES Choose from 71 exercises and see each movement in 3D while building your routine and while the timer runs. Side-specific and alternating exercises are handled clearly, so you always know what comes next. BUILD A ROUTINE IN SECONDS • Start with a ready-made template or build from the exercise catalog • Reorder, duplicate, edit, and delete steps directly • Add custom exercises with your own name and emoji • Set work, step rest, set rest, preparation, and number of sets STAY FOCUSED • Follow the 3D animation or switch to a larger remaining-time display • See your current step, progress, and upcoming lineup at a glance • Audio and haptic cues announce every transition WORKS WITH WATCH Control your workout from your wrist and receive haptic cues without reaching for your iPhone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Sessions are logged automatically • Review total training time, streaks, and your most-used routines • Save workouts to Apple Health • Delete individual history entries whenever needed No account. No ads. Fully offline.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Round4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Round at none against Interval Timer's 3. Round also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price 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. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Round asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Round every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Round: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei DziahelRyosuke Nakayama

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer PRO3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Interval Tabata Timer3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Interval Timer PRO$24.99
None

Round

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Round free?
Round is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Round have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Round does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Round?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Round every 8 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Round on October 31, 2026.

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