SO vs Round Sport Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SO
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SO:Timer is a simple, polished interval timer for iPhone - Made especially for Emily & Ben! Set up work and rest blocks, follow a clear circular countdown, and track each round with a compact visual progress bar. The default workout is a classic 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, repeated 3 times, with starter presets for boxing rounds and focus sprints. SO:Timer is built for quick setup and repeat use: - Large central timer display - 20/10 starter interval by default - Visual work/rest progress bar - Custom workout presets - Haptic and audio transition cues - Dark, minimal interface - Theme selection - Basic workout statistics Use it for HIIT, running drills, boxing rounds, gym circuits, stretching, study sprints, or any routine that needs simple work/rest timing.
Round Sport Timer
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Round Sport Timer is a clean, distraction-free interval timer for boxing and any kind of interval training. Set up your workout once ā then just press start. BUILT FOR TRAINING ⢠Classic boxing rounds: work / rest Ć rounds, with get-ready countdown and cooldown ⢠Ready-made presets: Boxing 12Ć3, Amateur 3Ć3, Tabata, HIIT 45/15, EMOM ⢠Fully custom workouts: build sets of segments with different durations (e.g. [Sprint 15s + Punches 10s] Ć 8), name them and give each its own color ⢠Big glanceable circular countdown ā readable from across the gym SIGNALS YOU CAN'T MISS ⢠18 sound signals ā pick different sounds for round start, round end and warning ⢠Warning beep N seconds before the end of a phase ⢠Haptic feedback on phase changes ⢠Sounds play even in silent mode and over your music MADE FOR REAL SESSIONS ⢠+10 / +20 / +30 / +60s buttons ā extend the current phase on the fly, perfect when training with a coach ⢠Pause, resume, repeat; workout summary at the end ⢠Screen stays awake during the workout ⢠Accurate timing even if you briefly switch apps SIMPLE AND PRIVATE ⢠100% offline ā no account, no ads, no tracking, no internet required ⢠All data stays on your device ⢠Light, dark and system themes ⢠English and Ukrainian interface Whether you're a pro fighter, a coach running group sessions, or just doing Tabata at home ā Round Sport Timer keeps the time so you can keep the focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Round Sport Timer at 16.4 against SO's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SO | Round Sport Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Steven Orley | Dmytro Rastoropov |
In-app purchases
SO
No in-app purchases
Round Sport Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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