Comparison

Interval Timer vs Rounds

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

Features
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Interval Timer is the fastest way to set up and run any timed workout — HIIT, boxing rounds, Tabata, circuits, CrossFit WODs, or custom intervals. Set your work time, rest time, and rounds in seconds. Then follow a clear full-screen countdown with large visuals, a progress bar, interval ring, sound effects, and haptic feedback. No clutter, no distractions — just your timer. FREE FEATURES Full interval timer with work, rest & rounds Fast setup — start training in seconds Full-screen countdown with large display Progress bar and interval ring Sound effects and haptic feedback Save up to 2 workout presets Recent workout history Basic workout insights PREMIUM FEATURES Unlimited saved workout presets Full workout history & progress stats Streak tracking and consistency insights Live Activities — timer on your Lock Screen Dynamic Island countdown Deeper training analytics BUILT FOR EVERY INTERVAL WORKOUT HIIT · Tabata · Boxing & MMA rounds · CrossFit & WODs · Circuit training · Mobility & stretching · Home workouts · Gym intervals · Pomodoro focus sessions Set up fast. Train focused. Stay consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Interval-Timer-Privacy-Policy-32524021e4ad8078ae21f0a7dba52cd9

About

Rounds

This interval timer app simplifies workout creation for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Build custom routines by stacking work, rest, and prep blocks, grouping them into rounds, and saving them as presets for quick access. It's designed for gym use, ensuring it won't interrupt your music.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout builder
  • Stackable work, rest, and prep blocks
  • Round grouping and repetition
  • Save and launch preset workouts
  • Music interruption-free design
  • Customizable sound profiles
Features
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Rounds is an interval timer that does what you tell it to. Wether its HIIT, Tabata, boxing 3s and 1s, a 20 minute EMOM with a finisheror kettlebell circuits, a mobility flow Rounds make it easy. No ads. No accounts. No upsells mid workout. Build the workout you want • Stack work, rest, and prep blocks in any order • Group blocks into rounds and repeat them as many times as you need • Save any workout as a preset and launch it with one tap from the home screen • Start from a handful of starter timers if you don't feel like building from scratch Rounds is made to actually be used in a gym. It doesn't interrupt your music, and we allow for a highly customizable sound profile so you can stay in the zone.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Rounds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds at none against Interval Timer's 2. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Interval Timer versus Rounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLEKSANDR VASETSKYINightjar Labs LLC.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Premium – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Premium – Yearly$17.991 Year
None

Rounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rounds free?
Rounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Rounds have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Rounds shows ads.

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