Ringforge vs BJJ Round Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ringforge
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Ringforge is a boxing round timer for MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, sparring and heavy bag training. Start rounds in seconds with presets, custom round and rest times, clear bells, countdowns and training history. Set up your timer once and reuse it whenever you train. Create profiles for different workouts, adjust round length, rest time, preparation time and total rounds, then start your session with one tap. What you can do with Ringforge: - Start boxing, MMA and Muay Thai rounds fast - Use ready-made profiles or create your own - Customize round time, rest time and preparation time - Keep your training rhythm with countdowns and round transitions - Track completed and unfinished sessions - Review your training history - Follow streaks, achievements and basic training statistics - Use light mode or dark mode for your training setup Use Ringforge for: - Boxing rounds - Muay Thai training - MMA sessions - Kickboxing workouts - Sparring rounds - Heavy bag training - Fight-style interval workouts - General round-based conditioning Ringforge keeps the timer simple: set your rounds, start training, and keep your session history in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.exerlyze.com/ringforge/privacy-policy
BJJ Round Timer
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Train like it’s competition — anywhere. BJJ Round Timer is built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, coaches, and gym owners who need a reliable, no-nonsense timer for every session. Whether you're rolling in your garage, running a class, or preparing for IBJJF competition, this timer is designed for the mat. FEATURES • Official IBJJF division round times — Kids, Juvenile, Adult Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt • Fully customizable round durations • Configurable rest periods • Unlimited rounds mode for open mat sessions • High-contrast display for clear visibility at any distance • Cast to TVs via AirPlay or cable — perfect for gyms and competition setups • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Landscape mode for large screens and TV casting • Audio cues for round start, end, and rest • Optional Siri shortcut support for hands-free control PERFECT FOR • Garage and home gyms • BJJ academies and competition training • IBJJF and tournament preparation • Open mats and private sessions Simple. Reliable. Built for the mat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BJJ Round Timer at none against Ringforge's shown. BJJ Round Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Ringforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BJJ Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ringforge ships an update every 5 weeks, BJJ Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ringforge | BJJ Round Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Exerlyze UG (haftungsbeschränkt) | Joseph Blazer |
In-app purchases
Ringforge
- Ad-free Ringforge$0.99
BJJ Round Timer
- Full Access$4.99
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