Comparison

JabClock vs RoundBell

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

Head to head
About

JabClock

A highly configurable round timer designed for combat sports and interval training. Customize rounds, rest, and alerts for a focused workout. Features glove-friendly controls and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Configurable rounds and rest periods
  • Multiple built-in training presets
  • Create and save custom presets
  • Variety of sound alerts
  • Adjustable volume and haptic feedback
  • Glove-friendly shake to pause
  • 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

RoundBell

This interval timer app is designed for boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts training. It offers customizable round times, audio cues, and voice alerts to keep you on track during workouts. Save your preferred settings for quick access and enjoy a clear, large display visible from a distance.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and interval times
  • Gong and horn sound alerts
  • Audio countdowns and voice notifications
  • Save and load custom presets
  • Haptic feedback for notifications
  • Screen wake lock for continuous display
Features
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RoundBell is the ultimate interval timer for boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts training. FEATURES: - Round Timer: Customize round time, interval time, and total rounds - Gong & Horn: Round start/end gong sounds and warning horn before round ends - Countdown Beeps: Audio countdown for the final 3 seconds - Voice Alerts: "1 minute remaining" and "30 seconds remaining" voice notifications - 6 Built-in Presets: Beginner 1min, Boxing 3min, Kickboxing 2min, HIIT 30s, MMA 5min, and Tabata 20/10 - Custom Presets: Save favorite settings and switch instantly - Training History: Review completed sessions, streaks, and total rounds - Apple Health: Optionally save completed workouts - Haptic Feedback: Vibration notifications when sound isn't enough - Screen Wake Lock: Screen stays on during your workout - Japanese/English support PERFECT FOR: - Boxing and kickboxing training - Pad work and heavy bag sessions - Sparring round management - HIIT and interval training Clean dark theme design with large, easy-to-read timer display - visible from across the gym.

Screenshots

JabClock4 screens
RoundBell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoundBell at none against JabClock's shown. RoundBell also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JabClock ships an update every 4 days, RoundBell every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JabClock versus RoundBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJabClockRoundBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LuongStarcrown Inc

Customer experience

JabClock

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

RoundBell

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JabClock

No in-app purchases

None

RoundBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JabClock free?
JabClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoundBell free?
RoundBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JabClock or RoundBell have ads?
JabClock shows ads; RoundBell does not.
Which is updated more often, JabClock or RoundBell?
JabClock ships an update every 4 days, and RoundBell every 5 days. Most recently, JabClock was updated on September 17, 2026 and RoundBell on September 20, 2026.

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