An Android timer that works with gloves on

[Solf]

Hi guys,

I think it would be right to share with you a nice app I’ve developed…
During many years of practicing martial arts (especially Muay Thai) I’ve been using the classic Everlast boxing timer for sparring.
Once the wave of smartphones began, I thought that classic timer would pass away. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
Me and most of the athletes I’m in contact with - have still been using it.
The main reason for that would be the inability to activate and control the timer while wearing gloves, since the capacitive screen of the smartphone reacts solely to the bare skin touch.
So I’m proud to introduce my solution to that (Android based) – I’ve developed a smart algorithm that detects a punch and reacts accordingly (start/pause timer). I’ve wrapped it into a very nice looking and convenient timer app that even announces the round numbers!

Since I think it would be helpful to a lot of athletes I’ve put it in Play Store for FREE:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maginmp.app.punchround
Or just search for “PunchRound”.

P.S. I’ve put a lot of effort in this app and yet it is free and ad free in the main screens. Please, rate it 5 stars with a kind comment if you like it. Otherwise, write the reason here so that I can improve it and really deserve your 5 starts.
Ranking fewer than 5 stars won’t resolve any problem/bug; it may only decrease my motivation for improving.

Have a nice day,
Mark.

[Soju]

Great idea for an app. I've installed it on my Android. It works well, I'm able to tap it with a glove to pause/restart it and the screen stays lit if you want it to, another feature missing from some other ring timers.

With functionality taken care of, I'd suggest spending some time on your actual design. Choose a font that's bold and easy to read. Make your numbers and type bigger. Lose the juvenile bleeding "Punchround" font and feature your boxing glove logo more prominently instead. A better colour palette would really improve visibility as well. Go with complimentary colours or white on black to keep it simple. Keep up the good work!

[Solf]

Thank you for your reply!
I'm glad that you have benefited from it.

Absolutely agree with your remarks - will be improved.
Regarding the "PunchRound" logo, is it maybe even better to place it back in the action bar (next to the icon)?

Regards,
Mark.

[Soju]

Sure that could work. It would give you a lot of room on the home screen for something useful, such as a blurb about what makes the app special, or some graphics illustrating practical uses for the app, or a list of preset workout routines new users can choose from.

Alternatively you could take the logo out of the action bar, feature it prominently front and center on the home screen along with the PUNCHROUND text and save the action bar for stored workout presets or some other features. Lots of possibilities there. The key is making it so that people can take a quick look at the app and without even using it, immediately get what it does and who it's made for.

[revs1227]

great app thanks alot!

[Solf]

Thanks guys for your support!


@Soju Take a look, a new version is out. I took in account your remarks

[Soju]

Thanks guys for your support!


@ Soju Take a look, a new version is out. I took in account your remarks

Much better, well done.


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[RoyJonesJr23]

Nicee program mad respect for this works great

[DMG]

Thanks!

Awesome! I'm new to this forum and I'm stoked that this has already been a benefit!

App works great!