Comparison

Rounds vs Box Timer

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/

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Box Timer

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FKN Timer is a training timer built around your own routine — from technical drills and conditioning to full rounds on the bag, pads or mat. Build a workout that matches how you train, start it in one tap, and keep your next move clear while you work. BUILD YOUR SESSION • Create and save workouts for boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA, BJJ, wrestling and more • Combine warm-ups, drills, rounds, rest, cooldowns and repeat blocks • Browse exercises by discipline, set durations and repetitions, then arrange the session your way • Rename, duplicate and personalise workouts with your own icon and colour MAKE IT PERSONAL • Create custom exercises for your own drills and training methods • Add an icon, colour, description and optional photo or video link • Keep custom exercises alongside the built-in catalogue and reuse them in any workout STAY IN THE ROUND • See the current exercise, what comes next and the remaining workout time at a glance • Pause, resume, restart, skip forward or move back through a session • Use sound assistance and choose your preferred round bell • Keep an active workout visible on the Lock Screen, Live Activity and Dynamic Island • Control your session from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets FINISH WITH THE NUMBERS • Review completed segments, total time and skipped time after each workout • Get an estimated calorie burn • Unlock and apply new timer styles as you train From shadowboxing and bag work to grappling drills and conditioning, FKN Timer gives your training a structure that is yours — then keeps you focused until the round is done.

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
Box Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Timer at none against Rounds's 4. Rounds's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rounds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Box Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Rounds versus Box Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsBox Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManoj AhirwarSvyatoslav Boiko

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

Box Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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