Comparison

Round vs SkipOS

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

Head to head
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.

About

SkipOS

Features
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SkipOS The social fitness app built for rope skippers. Track every skipping session, set meaningful goals, build powerful streaks, and stay motivated with a community that helps you stay consistent. Whether you're skipping for weight loss, cardio, endurance, or personal growth, SkipOS gives you the tools to measure progress and keep showing up. FEATURES - Track Every Session Log your skipping workouts and monitor your progress over time. - Set Goals Create daily, weekly, and long-term goals that keep you focused. - Build Streaks Stay consistent and watch your streaks grow with every completed session. - Measure Progress Track skips, calories burned, workout duration, weight, and personal milestones. - Join Circles Connect with like-minded rope skippers, share updates, and stay accountable together. - Friendly Competition Compete on leaderboards and challenge yourself against other skippers. - Earn Achievements Unlock badges and celebrate important milestones on your journey. - Stay Motivated Receive nudges and encouragement that help you stay on track when motivation drops. - Personalize Your Experience Choose from multiple accent colors and make SkipOS your own. WHY SKIPOS? Most fitness apps track workouts. SkipOS helps you stay consistent. By combining fitness tracking, accountability, goals, streaks, community, and motivation in one place, SkipOS makes it easier to build a lasting rope skipping habit. Download SkipOS and start your journey today. Terms of Use: https://skipos-legal.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://skipos-legal.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Round4 screens
SkipOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Round at none against SkipOS's 3. SkipOS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). 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. SkipOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Round asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Round versus SkipOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundSkipOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke NakayamaTaofeeq Adebayo

In-app purchases

None

Round

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SkipOS

Subscriptions2
  • SkipOS Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SkipOS Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SkipOS Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Round free?
Round is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkipOS free?
SkipOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Round or SkipOS have ads?
Neither Round nor SkipOS shows ads.

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