Comparison

Rounds vs BellWork

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

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About

Rounds

Features
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The Ultimate Interval Timer for Your Workouts Rounds is the perfect interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing, CrossFit, circuit training, and any workout that requires precise timing. Whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete, Rounds keeps you focused and on track. Why Choose Rounds? - Easy to set up and start instantly - Crystal clear visual and audio cues - Works with your music in the background - Customizable for any workout style - Clean, distraction-free interface - No account required - just train Perfect For: - HIIT and high-intensity interval training - Tabata workouts and protocols - Boxing and kickboxing rounds - CrossFit WODs and AMRAP sessions - Circuit training routines - Running intervals and sprints - Bodyweight and calisthenics workouts - Bootcamp and group fitness classes - Stretching and yoga flows - Any workout requiring timed intervals Key Features: - Quick Setup Create your workout in seconds. Set work time, rest time, number of rounds, and you're ready to go. No complicated menus or unnecessary steps. - Visual Countdown Large, easy-to-read timer display that you can see across the room. Perfect for group workouts or training in your garage. - Custom Workouts Build completely custom interval routines. Mix different work and rest periods, add warm-up and cool-down phases, create complex training circuits. - Background Mode Keep Rounds running in the background while you use other apps or lock your screen. Audio cues continue playing so you never miss an interval. - Color Coding Work intervals and rest periods display in different colors. Quickly identify what phase you're in with just a glance. - Save Your Workouts Create and save unlimited custom workouts. Quick access to your favorite routines means less setup time and more training time. Who Uses Rounds? - CrossFit athletes and coaches - Boxing and martial arts practitioners - Personal trainers and fitness instructors - Home workout enthusiasts - Running and cycling athletes - Yoga and Pilates instructors - Bootcamp and group fitness leaders - Anyone serious about interval training Training Protocols Made Easy: - Tabata Training The classic 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off protocol. Eight rounds of maximum intensity for incredible results in just four minutes. - HIIT Workouts High-intensity interval training with customizable work-to-rest ratios. Perfect for fat burning and cardiovascular conditioning. - Boxing Rounds Traditional boxing timer with round and rest periods. Add warning bells and get ready cues just like in the gym. - Circuit Training Create multi-exercise circuits with different timing for each station. Perfect for full-body workouts and strength circuits. - EMOM Training Every Minute On the Minute workouts where you perform an exercise at the start of each minute and rest for the remainder. How It Works: 1. Choose a preset or create custom intervals 2. Set your work time, rest time, and rounds 3. Add warm-up and cool-down if desired 4. Press start and begin training 5. Follow audio and visual cues Train Smarter with Rounds Stop fumbling with complicated timer apps during your workout. Rounds is designed by athletes for athletes. Simple, powerful, and reliable. Whether you're doing a quick Tabata session, training for a fight, crushing a CrossFit WOD, or leading a group class, Rounds has you covered. Start Training Today Download Rounds now and take your interval training to the next level. Join thousands of athletes who train smarter with the best interval timer app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BellWork

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training styles like combat sports and HIIT. It offers clear audio and haptic cues to guide users through workouts, with a focus on a clean, distraction-free interface. Users can review workout summaries to track progress and build consistency.

Highlights
  • Customizable training profiles
  • Clear audio and haptic cues
  • Full-screen timer display
  • Workout summary review
  • Flexible round controls
  • Touch lock option
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BellWork: Rounds & HIIT is a focused interval timer for combat sports, HIIT, and structured conditioning. Build custom training profiles for boxing, kickboxing, MMA, bag work, circuits, sprints, and high-intensity workouts, then let clear cues guide every round. Set warm-up, prepare, work, rest, cooldown, round count, warning alerts, auto-start behavior, sound style, and haptics. BellWork gives you flexible controls without clutter, so setup stays fast before training begins. During a workout, a bold full-screen timer shows your current phase, round progress, and what is coming next. Countdown alerts, audio cues, haptics, and optional touch lock help you stay locked in without accidental taps or constant screen checks. After each session, review your workout summary and recent training history so you can see what you completed and keep building consistency. Clean, dark, and built to stay out of the way, BellWork keeps the round moving.

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
BellWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BellWork at none against Rounds's 4. Rounds's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Rounds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BellWork asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rounds versus BellWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsBellWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManoj AhirwarDaniel Chen

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rounds

Subscriptions2
  • Workout App - Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Workout App - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Workout Interval - Lifetime Deal$12.99
  • Workout Interval - Lifetime Access$19.99
None

BellWork

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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