GymTimer vs Rondo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GymTimer
Create and follow custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Track progress, set goals, and earn rewards. Personalize your timer and sync data across devices with an optional subscription.
- Customizable work/rest intervals
- Full-screen clear timer display
- Workout history and progress tracking
- Daily workout goals and streaks
- Workout favorites and reminders
- Cloud sync with Crystal ID
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Build custom HIIT, Tabata and circuit workouts with a clear interval timer made for training. Control work, rest, exercises, rounds and recovery so every session stays on track. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Set work and rest times, choose exercises and rounds, and add recovery time between rounds. Save favorite setups so your next session is ready in seconds. CREATE A ROUTINE Schedule favorite workouts for the days and times that suit you. Smart reminders help you stay consistent. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, active days, streaks, trophies, and awards. Set a daily activity goal and see how each session moves you forward. MAKE IT YOURS Choose themes, timer styles, sounds, week settings, and avatars. Optional cloud sync keeps supported data available across your devices. Some features require a Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/privacy
Rondo
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Rondo is a focused interval timer for building and running repeatable routines. Create simple work/rest timers in seconds, or build custom sequences with phases, repeat blocks, and sets. Use it for workouts, HIIT, Tabata, EMOM-style sessions, stretching, study blocks, rehearsals, recovery routines, or any activity that needs structured timing. Features: - Quick Setup for fast interval timers - Custom sequences with phases, repeats, and sets - Saved timers for routines you use often - Session history with completed and interrupted runs - Sound, speech, haptic, and local notification alerts - Offline-first design with no account required - Local backup and restore Rondo keeps your timers, settings, and history on your device. No sign-in, no tracking, and no cloud sync required. Privacy policy: https://rondo.anlivio.com/privacy Terms of use: https://rondo.anlivio.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rondo at none against GymTimer's 2. Rondo also leads on ads (none vs shown). GymTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rondo asks for nothing beyond the download.
GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, Rondo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymTimer | Rondo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crystal Interactive Entertainment LLC | Anton Litmansky |
In-app purchases
GymTimer
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$4.991 Year
Rondo
No in-app purchases









