Comparison

JabClock vs SyncUp

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

Head to head
About

JabClock

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports and interval training. Easily set up rounds, rest periods, and alerts, with features like glove-friendly controls and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Configurable rounds and rest periods
  • Built-in and custom training presets
  • Multiple sound alert options
  • Adjustable volume and haptic feedback
  • Glove-friendly shake to pause
  • Hands-free operation with proximity sensor
  • Offline functionality
Features
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JabClock is a precision round timer built for boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and interval training. Set your rounds, rest periods, and warning alerts — then focus on your workout. FEATURES • Fully configurable rounds, rest duration, preparation countdown, and warning alerts • Five built-in presets: Pro Boxing, Quick Rounds, HIIT Tabata, MMA, and Muay Thai • Create and save unlimited custom presets for any training style • Choose from six distinct sound alerts: bell, buzzer, clap, airhorn, whistle, and beep • Adjustable volume, haptic feedback, and visual flash warnings • Shake to pause — designed for use with boxing gloves on • Proximity sensor support for hands-free pause and resume • Keep Screen On mode so your timer stays visible mid-workout • Clean, glove-friendly interface with large countdown display and round tracking • Works offline with no account required Whether you're training solo at home or timing rounds at the gym, JabClock keeps you on pace so you can stay focused on what matters.

About

SyncUp

This alarm app helps you wake up on time, even with a partner miles away. It offers shared accountability, wake-up challenges to prove you're awake, and an optional paid snooze feature for extra motivation. Track your progress with streaks and stats.

Highlights
  • Partner alarm syncing
  • Real-time wake-up status
  • Wake-up challenges (math, physical)
  • Optional paid snooze feature
  • Wake-up streaks and stats
  • Customizable alarms and challenges
Features
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Wake up together — even from miles apart. SyncUp is the alarm clock that actually gets heavy sleepers out of bed: sync your alarm with a wake-up buddy, solve a challenge to shut it off, or charge yourself for every snooze. Three ways to finally wake up on time. PARTNER MODE Pair your alarm with a friend, roommate, or partner and see each other's wake-up status in real time. Still snoozing? Get a nudge. It's shared accountability that works whether you're in the same house or different time zones. WAKE-UP CHALLENGES Tapping "dismiss" half-asleep isn't an option. Before your alarm stops, you'll solve a challenge — a math problem, or physically getting up to touch grass — to prove you're actually awake. Pick the challenge type and difficulty that fit your routine. PAID SNOOZE (OPTIONAL) For anyone who needs real stakes: every snooze charges you $0.99, straight from your account. Get up and you keep it. Sleep in and you pay for it. Available to everyone, free or Pro. ALSO INCLUDES - Wake-up streaks and stats to track your progress - Customizable alarm sounds, challenge types, and snooze pricing - Activity feed with your full wake-up history PLANS - SyncUp Pro — Unlimited alarms, all challenge types including partner challenges, and more. - Paid Snooze (optional) — Add extra motivation with a charge per snooze. Available to all users, free or Pro. Terms of Use: https://syncupalarm.com/terms Privacy: https://syncupalarm.com/privacy Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal turned off, in Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime Purchases are a one-time purchase for lifetime access.

Screenshots

JabClock4 screens
SyncUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JabClock at 5.0 against SyncUp's 4.0. JabClock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). SyncUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SyncUp sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JabClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JabClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JabClock ships an update every 5 days, SyncUp monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JabClock versus SyncUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJabClockSyncUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LuongPhillip Boscarino

Customer experience

JabClock

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SyncUp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

JabClock

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SyncUp

Subscriptions2
  • SyncUp Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SyncUp Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3-Day Free TrialFree
  • Bypass Alarm$0.99
  • SyncUp Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is JabClock free?
JabClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncUp free?
SyncUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JabClock or SyncUp?
JabClock is rated higher. JabClock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SyncUp averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do JabClock or SyncUp have ads?
JabClock shows ads; SyncUp does not.
Which is updated more often, JabClock or SyncUp?
JabClock ships an update every 5 days, and SyncUp monthly. Most recently, JabClock was updated on November 9, 2026 and SyncUp on November 9, 2026.

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