Comparison

RoundBell vs RoundReady Timer

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

RoundReady Timer

Features
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RoundReady Timer is a focused round timer for boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, martial arts, jiu jitsu, wrestling, HIIT, tabata, and interval training. Start quickly with built-in timers like Heavy Bag Work and Jump Rope Intervals, or create your own timers with the round count, work time, rest time, and alerts you need. Save the timers you use most, organize them by training style, and keep your workout moving without extra distractions. Whether you are hitting the bag, jumping rope, drilling rounds, or running a conditioning session, RoundReady helps you start fast, stay on track, and finish the workout you planned. Features: - 5 built-in timer presets for common workouts - Custom timers with full control over rounds, work time, rest time, and warning alerts - Get Ready countdown before each workout - Audio cues for round start, round end, rest warnings, and workout complete - Countdown turns red during warning phase - Works in the background โ€” listen to music while you train - Favorite timers for quick access - Workout history to track your sessions

Screenshots

RoundBell3 screens
RoundReady Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoundBell at every 5 days against RoundReady Timer's monthly. RoundReady Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, RoundReady Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
RoundBell versus RoundReady Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundBellRoundReady Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncAlois Michalak

In-app purchases

None

RoundBell

No in-app purchases

None

RoundReady Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoundBell free?
RoundBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoundReady Timer free?
RoundReady Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoundBell or RoundReady Timer have ads?
Neither RoundBell nor RoundReady Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoundBell or RoundReady Timer?
RoundBell ships an update every 5 days, and RoundReady Timer monthly. Most recently, RoundBell was updated on October 7, 2026 and RoundReady Timer on October 10, 2026.

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