Comparison

GongRound vs CornerBell Timer

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

Head to head
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.

About

CornerBell Timer

Features
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English supported. CornerBell is a focused combat sports timer for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, circuit training, and HIIT. Start fast with built-in presets or create custom timers that match your gym, class, or personal workout flow. A large circular timer, clear ready-round-rest states, session history, and training statistics help you stay locked in during training. On iPad, CornerBell Pro unlocks Full Screen Gym Mode so the timer is easy to read from across the room. With AirPlay or an external display, you can show Gym Mode on a TV or second screen in supported environments, making it easier for a class or training room to follow the timer together. CornerBell Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited custom timers, voice announcements, extra sounds, custom remaining-time alerts, and unlimited history. Most data stays on your device. No ads. No interruptions. Just training.

Screenshots

GongRound4 screens
CornerBell Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GongRound at 4 against CornerBell Timer's 2. GongRound also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CornerBell Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GongRound ships an update every 4 days, CornerBell Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GongRound versus CornerBell Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGongRoundCornerBell Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIG RIVER CHILL LABS K.K.Kojiro Fujisaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GongRound

One-time1
  • GongRound Pro$4.99
1 purchases

CornerBell Timer

One-time1
  • CornerBell Pro$5.99

Questions

Is GongRound free?
GongRound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CornerBell Timer free?
CornerBell Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GongRound or CornerBell Timer have ads?
Neither GongRound nor CornerBell Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GongRound or CornerBell Timer?
GongRound ships an update every 4 days, and CornerBell Timer every 6 days. Most recently, GongRound was updated on August 24, 2026 and CornerBell Timer on September 15, 2026.

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