Comparison

RoundBell vs DING

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

DING

Features
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DING is the round timer built for fighters — not a generic gym clock. Set your rounds, hit start, and train. DING rings a real boxing bell at the start and end of every round, counts your rest, and keeps going even when your screen is locked or your phone is on silent. No more glancing at a frozen timer mid-combo. BUILT FOR YOUR SPORT • Boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing • HIIT, Tabata & circuit conditioning • Fully custom rounds, rest, warm-up & warnings NEVER MISS A BELL • Bell fires even with the screen off or phone locked • Works in silent mode • Lock-screen shows your current round • Haptic cues you can feel through the gloves TRAIN HANDS-FREE • Voice coaching calls your rounds and rest • Big, glove-friendly controls • Keep-awake mode so the timer never sleeps mid-session DIAL IN EVERY DETAIL • Set round length, rest length, number of rounds and warm-up • Get a warning beep before the bell so you can finish strong • Sport presets to start in one tap, or build your own Whether you're working the heavy bag, drilling on the mat, running pad rounds, or grinding a HIIT circuit — DING keeps time so you can keep moving. Lace up. Hit start. DING. privacy policy:https://speedaiapps.com/ding/privacy Terms of Use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RoundBell3 screens
DING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoundBell at none against DING's 3. RoundBell also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). DING's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. DING sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RoundBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, DING every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
RoundBell versus DING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundBellDING
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStarcrown IncSpeed AI Labs

In-app purchases

None

RoundBell

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DING

Subscriptions2
  • DING Boxing3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • DING Boxing$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DING Boxing$39.99

Questions

Is RoundBell free?
RoundBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DING free?
DING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RoundBell or DING have ads?
Neither RoundBell nor DING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoundBell or DING?
RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, and DING every 3 weeks. Most recently, RoundBell was updated on September 20, 2026 and DING on September 20, 2026.

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