Comparison

Rounds vs Corner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Corner

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CORNER โ€” THE BOXING ROUND TIMER YOU CAN READ ACROSS THE GYM Corner is a round and interval timer built for combat sports and high-intensity training. Big, bold, readable โ€” from the ring, the bag, or the far side of the gym. FREE โ€” A COMPLETE BOXING TIMER Start training in seconds with the classic boxing preset: 3:00 rounds, 1:00 rest, with prep, a 10-second warning, and the bell. Full-bleed phase colors โ€” green to fight, amber for the last ten, red to rest โ€” so you always know where you are at a glance. Works in portrait and landscape, keeps the screen awake, and sounds the bell even on silent or with the phone locked in your pocket. CORNER PRO โ€” ONE-TIME UNLOCK, NO SUBSCRIPTION - Custom schemes โ€” set your own rounds, work, rest, warning and prep for boxing, MMA, HIIT, Tabata or circuits - Voice call-outs โ€” hear the round, the warning and the rest without looking down - Apple Watch app โ€” start, pause and feel every round buzz on your wrist - Gym Clock mode โ€” a full-screen landscape wall clock you can read across the room BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU TRAIN Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ and wrestling โ€” plus HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit and circuit training. Whether you're sparring, hitting the bag, shadowboxing or grinding conditioning rounds, Corner keeps the time so you can keep working. WHY CORNER - Read it from anywhere โ€” giant digits, full-screen color - No ads, no subscription โ€” Pro is a one-time purchase - Fully on-device โ€” no account, no tracking, nothing collected - Accessible โ€” color-blind mode adds words and patterns, VoiceOver announces every phase, Reduced Motion is respected Made for training. Not medical or professional-refereeing equipment. Terms of Use: https://arytec.ch/corner/terms Privacy Policy: https://arytec.ch/corner/privacy Support: https://arytec.ch/corner/support

Screenshots

Rounds4 screens
Corner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rounds at 15.1 against Corner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Rounds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Corner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Rounds versus Corner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundsCorner
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManoj AhirwarLiridon Tahiraj

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
1 purchases

Corner

One-time1
  • Corner Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Rounds free?
Rounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Corner free?
Corner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rounds or Corner have ads?
Neither Rounds nor Corner shows ads.

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