Comparison

The Wolff Timer vs RoundReady Timer

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

Head to head
About

The Wolff Timer

Features
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The Wolff Timer is a beautifully designed interval timer built for circuit training, HIIT, Tabata, and any workout that needs precise timing. SIMPLE & POWERFUL Set your work time, rest time, rounds, and sets. Tap start. That's it. No complicated menus, no subscriptions, no ads. LIVE ACTIVITY See your timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know what's coming next without unlocking your phone. WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC Audio cues automatically lower your music volume during beeps, then restore it. Your Spotify, Apple Music, or podcasts keep playing. BACKGROUND RELIABLE The timer keeps running accurately even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Never miss a transition. PERFECT FOR • Circuit training • HIIT workouts • Tabata protocols • Boxing rounds • CrossFit WODs • Yoga flows • Any interval-based training FEATURES • Customizable work and rest intervals • Multiple sets with rest between sets • Live Activity on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island • Audio cues that respect your music • Clean, distraction-free interface • No account required • No subscription • No ads Built by someone who actually uses it.

About

RoundReady Timer

Features
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RoundReady Timer is a focused round timer for boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, martial arts, jiu jitsu, wrestling, HIIT, tabata, and interval training. Start quickly with built-in timers like Heavy Bag Work and Jump Rope Intervals, or create your own timers with the round count, work time, rest time, and alerts you need. Save the timers you use most, organize them by training style, and keep your workout moving without extra distractions. Whether you are hitting the bag, jumping rope, drilling rounds, or running a conditioning session, RoundReady helps you start fast, stay on track, and finish the workout you planned. Features: - 5 built-in timer presets for common workouts - Custom timers with full control over rounds, work time, rest time, and warning alerts - Get Ready countdown before each workout - Audio cues for round start, round end, rest warnings, and workout complete - Countdown turns red during warning phase - Works in the background — listen to music while you train - Favorite timers for quick access - Workout history to track your sessions

Screenshots

The Wolff Timer2 screens
RoundReady Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Wolff Timer and RoundReady Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wolff Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, RoundReady Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Wolff Timer versus RoundReady Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Wolff TimerRoundReady Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmi WolffAlois Michalak

In-app purchases

None

The Wolff Timer

No in-app purchases

None

RoundReady Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Wolff Timer free?
The Wolff Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoundReady Timer free?
RoundReady Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Wolff Timer or RoundReady Timer have ads?
Neither The Wolff Timer nor RoundReady Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wolff Timer or RoundReady Timer?
The Wolff Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoundReady Timer monthly. Most recently, The Wolff Timer was updated on September 11, 2026 and RoundReady Timer on September 8, 2026.

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