Comparison

Roundly vs ClassicTimer

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

Head to head
About

Roundly

Features
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Roundly makes interval training simple. Build custom timers for any workout โ€” HIIT, Tabata, boxing, yoga, running, or anything else you train. Build Your Perfect Timer Create timers with multiple block types: warmup, work, rest, and cooldown. Set rounds, durations, and add notes for each interval. Customize your timer covers with colors, icons, or your own photos Stay Focused While Training Once you start a timer, Roundly keeps you on track with visual countdowns, sound cues, haptic feedback, and voice countdowns. The timer runs in the background, so you can lock your phone and keep training. Live Activities & Dynamic Island See your current interval and time remaining right on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. No need to unlock your phone mid-workout. Organize Your Library Group timers into collections like HIIT, Strength, Mobility, or whatever works for you. Filter and find the right timer instantly, even when your library grows. Community Share your timers with others and browse what the community has created. Rate and review timers, discover new routines, and import anything you like with one tap. Track Your Progress See your training streaks, weekly volume, session history, and completion rates. Earn achievements as you build consistency. Free. No Ads. No Subscriptions. Every feature is available from day one. No paywalls, no trials, no upsells.

About

ClassicTimer

Features
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) โ€ข Remove all ads โ€ข Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) โ€ข Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

Screenshots

Roundly4 screens
ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roundly at none against ClassicTimer's 1. Roundly also leads on ads (none vs shown). ClassicTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Roundly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Roundly versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundlyClassicTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph Drechsler10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

None

Roundly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1
  • ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Roundly free?
Roundly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClassicTimer free?
ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roundly or ClassicTimer have ads?
ClassicTimer shows ads; Roundly does not.

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