Kikan vs Round Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kikan
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Kikan is a clean, powerful interval timer built for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set up your workout, hit start, and let precise haptics and audio cues guide every phase — no need to look at your screen. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit WODs, boxing rounds, circuit training, EMOM, stretching, running intervals, or any workout with timed phases. BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS Create structured timers with work, rest, rounds, and sets. Or build fully custom sequences with named intervals in any order — name each one, set the duration, drag to reorder. Kikan handles everything from a quick Tabata to a complex circuit with multiple exercises. Start with a built-in preset like Classic Tabata, Boxing Combo Drill, or Full Body Circuit — or build your own from scratch. STAY IN THE ZONE Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep your timer visible on the lock screen. Haptic feedback marks every phase transition — feel the change, skip the glance. A 3-second audio countdown keeps you ready for what's next, and optional voice prompts announce each phase by name. APPLE WATCH Run full workouts directly from your wrist — no phone needed. Kikan on Apple Watch delivers haptics, audio cues, and automatic HealthKit tracking, with timers that sync instantly from your iPhone. Built for people who work out hard and don't want their phone in their hand. KIKAN PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. Unlimited custom timers — free users get 3, Pro removes the limit entirely Voice prompts — spoken coaching announces each phase by name so you never need to look at your phone Workout history & analytics — track every session, see weekly activity charts, calories, and streaks Premium themes — Ember, Ocean, Chalk, and Neon color themes for the timer interface No subscription. No recurring charge. Pay once.
Round Timer
This interval training assistant helps you stay focused during workouts like boxing, HIIT, and Tabata. Customize rounds, rest periods, and warm-ups with sound alerts for smooth transitions. Save your favorite presets for quick setup.
- Customizable round timer
- Flexible interval settings
- Sound alerts for transitions
- Save favorite workout presets
- Clean, intuitive interface
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Round Timer – Interval Workout Assistant Boost your training with Round Timer – the ultimate app for interval workouts. Whether you're boxing, doing HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, or cardio, this round timer helps you stay focused and in control. Key Features: - Customizable round timer for boxing, MMA, and martial arts - Flexible interval workout settings: rounds, rest, warm-up - Sound alerts for seamless transitions - Save your favorite workout presets - Clean, intuitive interface for fast setup Perfect for: - Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai - HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, circuit training - Meditation, Pomodoro focus sessions Take your interval workouts to the next level with Round Timer. Download now and train smarter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Round Timer at none against Kikan's 1. Round Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Kikan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Round Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kikan | Round Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lisandro Rodriguez | Aliaksei Apiakun |
In-app purchases
Kikan
- Kikan Pro Lifetime$7.99
Round Timer
No in-app purchases






