# Boxing Interval Timer — Boxing, MMA & HIIT Round Timer

> Customizable interval timer for boxing, MMA, HIIT, and other round-based training. (iPhone/iPad app by Thang Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 12,775 App Store ratings · 227 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Vietnamese
- Released: 2017-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews.md

## What is Boxing Interval Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer is a round timer designed for training in any round sport such as Boxing Martial Arts, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, BJJ, or for any other round timer needs. It’s simple, modern and effective and works well also for HIIT trainings like TABATA, CrossFit.

FEATURES:
* Fully configurable sounds & times
* Set times & sounds for preparation, round, warning, and rest
* Inner round alerts
* Color indication of phase
* Blinking to alert warning
* Screen stays on automatically
* Works with screen on, or off 
* Multiple profiles to select
* Create custom profile for different sports
* Can be used for TABATA, CrossFit and other HIIT exercises
* Easy to use

Use the timer for when exercising in the gym, running, doing bodyweight exercises, sprints, high-low intensity cycling, boxing, MMA or other martial arts. Even though it says Boxing Interval Timer, you can use it for your TABATA, HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training), CrossFit or circuit training

## Key features

- Configurable sounds and times
- Set preparation, round, and rest intervals
- Inner round alerts
- Color phase indication
- Blinking warning alerts
- Multiple custom profiles
- Screen stays on automatically

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Boxing Interval Timer?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Versatile for various workouts
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helpful for boxing/HIIT training

**Cons**

- 🐛 Timer stops when phone is locked or app is in background
- 🐛 Inaccurate timer when switching apps
- 🔋 High battery consumption when screen is on
- 🔔 Lack of customizable sounds/alerts
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't offer significant improvements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timer stops when switching apps or locking phone
- Ads interfere with timer functionality
- Inconsistent timer performance (slowing down, stopping)
- Inability to close ads or navigate around them

**Most requested features**

- Allow timer to run in background
- Add more sound/alert options (e.g. boxing bell, countdown)
- Improve ad placement to avoid interrupting workouts
- Provide more customization options for timer settings
- Implement tracking features (e.g. total time, weekly progress)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 227)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Klev

*2026-07-30, version 6.7*

Best app for solo training👌🏾

### 5/5 — Exactly….

*2026-07-21, version 6.7*

…what I was looking for. Simple and effective.

### 5/5 — Ok not great

*2026-06-22, version 6.7*

It’s ok not great had a better app before but change phone and could find the old app so had to put up with this one .

### 1/5 — Boxing is a great

*2026-05-22, version 6.7*

Boxing is a great sport

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-21, version 6.7*

I like how customizable it is versus other apps. I use it all the time!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-05-19, version 6.7*

Works really great. Very happy! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Too many ads interrupting

*2026-05-13, version 6.7*

There are far too many ads.

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-05-06, version 6.7*

In love with

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-05-01, version 6.7*

Garbage app. Doesn’t let you exit the timer set up without closing the app entirely.

### 5/5 — Improvement

*2026-04-01, version 6.7*

The ring tone could be louder

## Frequently asked questions about Boxing Interval Timer

### What does the Boxing Interval Timer app do?

This app functions as a customizable interval timer designed for training in round-based sports like boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. It also supports high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts such as Tabata and CrossFit, allowing users to set specific times and sounds for different training phases.

### What are the key features of the Boxing Interval Timer?

Key features include fully configurable sounds and times for preparation, rounds, and rest, as well as inner round alerts and color indication of the current phase. It also offers blinking alerts for warnings, automatic screen-on functionality, and the ability to create multiple custom profiles for different sports or training routines.

### How much does the Boxing Interval Timer cost?

The app is available for free and includes in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the basic timer functionality without charge, with optional purchases available for additional features or content.

### Can I use this timer for workouts other than boxing?

Yes, absolutely. While the name suggests boxing, this timer is highly versatile. It can be used for MMA, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, BJJ, wrestling, and any other round-based training. It is also explicitly designed to be effective for HIIT workouts like Tabata, CrossFit, and general circuit training.

### Does the timer work when my phone screen is off?

Yes, the app is designed to work effectively with the screen either on or off. This ensures that your workout is not interrupted by screen timeouts and that you can continue to receive alerts and track your intervals even when the display is inactive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.7 — 2026-01-08

We update minor changes

### 6.6 — 2026-01-07

We update some minor changes

### 6.5 — 2023-10-06

We update some minor changes

### 6.4 — 2022-12-20

We update some minor changes

### 6.3 — 2022-07-17

We update some minor changes

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All apps by Thang Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262

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