Comparison

GymTimer vs Rondo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Rondo

Features
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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

Screenshots

GymTimer4 screens
Rondo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rondo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymTimer versus Rondo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTimerRondo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrystal Interactive Entertainment LLCAnton Litmansky

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
None

Rondo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymTimer free?
GymTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rondo free?
Rondo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymTimer or Rondo have ads?
GymTimer shows ads; Rondo does not.
Which is updated more often, GymTimer or Rondo?
GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, and Rondo every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rondo on October 6, 2026.

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