Comparison

GongRound vs Corner 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

Corner Timer

This app provides a customizable round timer for boxing training, allowing users to set round and rest times, and track progress. It features large, clear displays for easy readability during workouts and integrates with external music players.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest timers
  • Up to 15 rounds per preset
  • External music integration with ducking
  • Large, clear display for visibility
  • On-device workout history and progress graphs
  • Lock Screen Live Activity and background alerts
  • Private iCloud sync
Features
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Corner Timer is a focused round timer that helps boxers stay with the rhythm of each session and concentrate on movement and breathing. Train at your level, from beginners learning the fundamentals to experienced boxers building demanding routines. Keep your favorite music playing and move with a ring timer that signals every round. Adjust the session and its five-level intensity rating to match your condition, then review your training history and progress graphs at a glance. Large controls remain practical with gloves or sweaty hands. Oversized numbers make the time and current round readable when an iPhone or iPad is placed across the gym. Red identifies training, blue identifies rest, and a high-contrast pause state keeps every phase clear. Key features - Create and edit presets with up to 15 rounds - Set round, rest, preparation, and optional warning times - Keep external music playing and request system-controlled ducking for bells - Classic, double, and digital boxing bells with 1% volume adjustment - Lock Screen Live Activity and background bell alerts - Large portrait and landscape timer layouts for iPhone and iPad - On-device workout history, notes, and a five-level intensity slider - Read-only workout details, monthly progress graphs, and shareable 9:16 results - Private iCloud sync between supported devices using the same Apple Account - Premium weekly plans, round-by-round guidance, and progress reports No account, advertising, analytics, or tracking is included. Presets, notes, and workout records stay on your device and may sync through your private iCloud database. The developer does not operate a server that stores this workout data. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://corner-timer-support.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

GongRound4 screens
Corner Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GongRound at 4 against Corner 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 Corner Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GongRound ships an update every 4 days, Corner Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GongRound versus Corner Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGongRoundCorner Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIG RIVER CHILL LABS K.K.Mingyu Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GongRound

One-time1
  • GongRound Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Corner Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Corner Timer Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is GongRound free?
GongRound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Corner Timer free?
Corner Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GongRound or Corner Timer have ads?
Neither GongRound nor Corner Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GongRound or Corner Timer?
GongRound ships an update every 4 days, and Corner Timer every 2 days. Most recently, GongRound was updated on October 7, 2026 and Corner Timer on October 29, 2026.

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