Comparison

RoundBell vs GongRound

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

Head to head
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.

About

GongRound

Features
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Still using a generic timer for your boxing rounds? GongRound is a round timer built specifically for boxing, kickboxing, and MMA interval training. WHAT IT SOLVES - You want a real gong sound, not a beep, for fight-night feel - You cannot read the timer from across the gym - Setting up 3-minute-1-minute rounds every session is tiresome - You count rest periods out loud between sets CORE FEATURES ONE-TAP PRESETS Three built-in presets: 2:00/1:00, 3:00/1:00, 3:00/0:30. Pick one and start. REAL BOXING GONG Confirmed at actual fights. Distinct sounds for round start, 10-second warning, and round end. LARGE COUNTDOWN Readable from 3 meters away. Works in iPad landscape for wall-mounted gym use. FIVE ROUND COUNTS 3R, 5R, 8R, 10R, 12R. From amateur sparring to championship distance. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTION A focused tool, not an attention machine. PRO FEATURES (One-time $4.99) CUSTOM PRESETS Save unlimited custom round and rest combinations. SPORT PRESETS One-tap setups optimized for Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ. TRAINING HISTORY See total rounds and minutes for the week or month. Track your consistency. SOUND CUSTOMIZATION Choose your gong and countdown sounds. PER-ROUND INTERVAL CONTROL Extend rest only on the final round, or any round you choose. WHO IT IS FOR - Boxing and kickboxing trainers - MMA and combat sport athletes - Personal gym owners - Anyone training seriously at home GongRound is a tool for fighters who want to focus. Ring it.

Screenshots

RoundBell3 screens
GongRound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoundBell at none against GongRound's 1. GongRound's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. GongRound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RoundBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, GongRound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
RoundBell versus GongRound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundBellGongRound
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncBIG RIVER CHILL LABS K.K.

In-app purchases

None

RoundBell

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GongRound

One-time1
  • GongRound Pro$4.99

Questions

Is RoundBell free?
RoundBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GongRound free?
GongRound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RoundBell or GongRound have ads?
Neither RoundBell nor GongRound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoundBell or GongRound?
RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, and GongRound every 4 days. Most recently, RoundBell was updated on September 20, 2026 and GongRound on August 24, 2026.

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