Comparison

Roundly vs WorkOutSets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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

WorkOutSets

Features
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A simple, easy-to-use workout timer designed to keep your training structured and efficient. Set up your sessions with dedicated warmup, workout, and cooldown phases, and stay on track with fully customizable countdown timers. Tailor your experience by choosing preferred alert tones for each event, so you always know exactly what phase you’re in without checking your device. Whether you're doing HIIT, strength training, or steady cardio, this timer helps you stay focused, consistent, and in control of every workout.

Screenshots

Roundly4 screens
WorkOutSets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WorkOutSets at 16.0 against Roundly's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Roundly versus WorkOutSets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundlyWorkOutSets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristoph Drechslerrakinur alam

In-app purchases

None

Roundly

No in-app purchases

None

WorkOutSets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roundly free?
Roundly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkOutSets free?
WorkOutSets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roundly or WorkOutSets have ads?
Neither Roundly nor WorkOutSets shows ads.

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