GongRound vs DING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GongRound
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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.
DING
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DING is the round timer built for fighters β 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 β’ Boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing β’ HIIT, Tabata & circuit conditioning β’ Fully custom rounds, rest, warm-up & warnings NEVER MISS A BELL β’ Bell fires even with the screen off or phone locked β’ Works in silent mode β’ Lock-screen shows your current round β’ Haptic cues you can feel through the gloves TRAIN HANDS-FREE β’ Voice coaching calls your rounds and rest β’ Big, glove-friendly controls β’ Keep-awake mode so the timer never sleeps mid-session DIAL IN EVERY DETAIL β’ Set round length, rest length, number of rounds and warm-up β’ Get a warning beep before the bell so you can finish strong β’ 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 β 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GongRound at every 4 days against DING's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. GongRound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DING sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GongRound ships an update every 4 days, DING every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GongRound | DING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BIG RIVER CHILL LABS K.K. | Speed AI Labs |
In-app purchases
GongRound
- GongRound Pro$4.99
DING
- DING Boxing3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- DING Boxing$29.991 Year
- DING Boxing$39.99





