# Boxing Timer — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Boxing Timer by Effortless Code Limited, rated 4.30/5 from 8 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Boxing Timer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 💡 Highly customizable - 💪 Reliable and functional - 📱 Large, visible display - 🎧 Background music playback - 💰 Great value for money - ⏱️ Customizable timers - 🥊 Perfect for boxing and martial arts training - ✨ Dark mode option **Cons** - 🐛 Timer arbitrarily turning off - 🔊 Volume can be quiet with music - 🔄 Custom timers duplicating - 🎛️ Switching between custom workouts cumbersome - 🔔 Limited sound options - 🗣️ Lack of voice-over for rounds **Commonly reported bugs** - App arbitrarily turning off during workouts, specifically around 57 seconds - Custom timers duplicating every time they are used - Non-compatibility issues with older iPod Touch devices **Most requested features** - Add 'sticks' as a sound for boxing timer - Voice over at the start of the round - Add a round limit feature - Integrate iPod playlists directly - More sound choices or ability to upload own sounds - Add a secondary background timer for breaks - Add a progress timer through the round (e.g., beep every minute) - Label at the top of the screen to indicate current timer - Volume control feature - Ability to set preparation time more than 10 minutes ## Newest reviews (13 of 89) ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2012-04-16, version 2.2.1* Useful and helpful app I'm using it every training. ### 5/5 — So far, so good! *2012-03-26, version 2.2.1* Having the ability to play my workout music or podcasts and have the timer running in the background on one device is awesome. Cuts down on the amount of gear taken to the gym. If it were up to me, I would tweak it to add an adjustable warning to the end-of-rest-period marker. ### 5/5 — Fantastic and functional little app *2012-02-24, version 2.2.1* I too am a thai boxer and have found this app invaluable. It epitomizes the versatility of these devices by providing a unique system that easily allows you to customize the round length and rest period and use the timer while listening to iTunes. Since I do all my drills and exercise in rounds it has been especially useful for my solo training. Very popular in our gym. Recommend 100%. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2012-02-23, version 2.2.1* I had a stand alone boxing timer and find this far superior. Easy to use and workout cycles can be saved for next time. I also really like that the sounds can be changed with a choice of bells, horn, multiple others. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2012-02-22, version 2.2.1* I love this app..made my solo training more efficient. Thank you so much guys. :)) ### 5/5 — Perfect *2012-02-18, version 2.2.1* Nothing more I can ask for ### 5/5 — Money well spent *2012-02-14, version 2.2.1* Awesome when wired to your stereo or ipod dock, i bought a round timer for £20 and couldnt hear it over my music but this cuts the music for a second why it alerts you, money well spent :) ### 5/5 — Perfect *2012-01-13, version 2.2.1* It has everything I need and plenty of options. Easy to use! Couldn't ask for a better timer. Well worth $1.99. ### 5/5 — Perfect App *2012-01-04, version 2.2.1* This app is awesome. I'm a Thai boxer and I train a small class so this on the iPad is an ideal way to time rounds or shadow boxing sessions. Has a programmable setting for getting ready eg whilst putting gloves on changing pads, partners etc and also has a programmable timer that sounds a bell x seconds before end of the round. I used this option set to ten seconds to push my fighters simulating the last ten seconds of a round. Also has preset rounds for muay Thai, boxing and other sports. Ideal! ### 5/5 — Simple, easy to customize *2011-12-10, version 2.2.1* Easy to use, clear display - lots of customization options. Totally worth it. ### 5/5 — Best Timer Available For Fitness *2011-12-02, version 2.2.1* Simple, elegant, rock solid. I've used it to teach multiple group fitness class nearly every day for the last year with no issues. Wish there was a Mac version! ### 5/5 — Great app *2011-10-26, version 2.2.1* I expected a bad app,but I was pretty surprised at all the options ### 5/5 — Great *2011-08-11, version 2.2.1* Excellent ap have used this for two years only problem I have is you can't set different preparation lengths for each saved timer if you change one it changes all of them could you sort this out please still worth five stars ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 2/5 — Started ok, but useless now *2017-02-15, version 2.4.0* I've owned this for a while and have had some success with it. It gets 2 stars because I like that it is very customizable. I have been using it to run intervals recently and it has been arbitrarily turning off as I have paused it in the middle of a round. Sometimes during the first round. Sometime during any other one. I know it's not me because it always stops when there is some version of 57 seconds (1:57, 3:57, etc). It happens during the round or rest. When I'm running and can't watch the timer, this wrecks the workout. I just deleted it. I reached out to the developer through the app and received no response. Time to find a new one. ### 2/5 — non-compatiblity issues *2009-02-07, version 0* It's my own fault for not reading the fine print, but it's not compatible with my iTouch--(though I don't understand why)--it requires the 2nd gereration iTouch. Hopefully they'll fix this. Also, I don't know if you can play your music while the timer is going, and until it's compatible with my iTouch, I'll never know. ### 3/5 — Need To Add Sticks *2018-09-21, version 2.5.0* They need to add sticks as a sound for true boxing timer. ### 4/5 — Battle proven *2018-08-11, version 2.5.0* I’ve been using this for years now for kickboxing, boxing, circuit, and interval training. It works well for me (and my Sparring partners). Just make sure you have you phone and this app updated. ### 4/5 — Almost Perfect ........ *2014-12-31, version 2.4.0* Love the app, use it for boxing most days of the week ....... One improvement needed, I box with headphones and Iphone in my pocket, could u give it a voice over at the start of the round please? Too often I'll be at round 7 or 8 of 15 and I'll have to pull my phone out to check how I'm travelling ....... Very annoying ...... Something along the lines of a Street Fighter voice over would be good :) other than that, it's a perfect app, well done ....... ### 4/5 — Almost perfect but for glitch and minor issue *2013-04-21, version 2.3.2* Been using this timer for about a year and it's almost perfect. I box three times a week and programmed shadowboxing, bag work, & cooldown timer routines and love that you can easily switch to whatever you need. Visual of countdown couldn't be bigger or brighter, bells are loud and clear. Two complaints, 1) the update says it fixes this glitch but it doesn't; every time you use a custom timer it duplicates that timer so you always have to scroll through and periodically delete all the dupes; and 2) switching between custom workouts involves jumping 2 screens, and you can't tell what timer you're on by looking at time clock. But these issues are manageable and otherwise a great app. ### 4/5 — Use this app often *2012-01-09, version 2.2.1* This is very handy for boxing drills. I use this app multiple times a week. Simple and easy. One suggestion I have is including a round limit. There have been times that I train a certain number of rounds at night and put my phone on silent without remembering to shut it off. It will just keep running until the battery is out. Despite this, it is simple and deserves 4 stars. ### 4/5 — Great timer *2011-11-02, version 2.2.1* Plain and simple, a great timer with no frills. I use it for boxing and mma training and drills. One of my most used apps. ### 4/5 — It's really good because it's simple *2011-01-26, version 2.0.0* This would be 5 stars, for me, if you could integrate your iPod playlists in there instead of multitasking. Change the warning, end of rounds etc noises to more choices or even upload your own. Other than that - it's great! ### 4/5 — Great app, simple and useful *2010-09-20, version 0* It does what it says on the tin. Simple and effective. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-03-04, version 2.6.0* One of the best I’ve used. Fantastic if you are running a class and want to set a schedule for sparring etc. ### 5/5 — Simple and the best. *2022-02-23, version 2.6.0* For me it’s the best easiest format and very visible. Use it everyday for BJJ class. ### 5/5 — Thank you developer *2019-09-29, version 2.6.0* When you get an app, you never know how long the developer will stick around to support it. I’ve had this app for years. It’s a simple app, but sometimes that’s all you need. To the developer, thank you for your continued presence. The dark mode looks great! ### 5/5 — Great app - large display and simple to use *2014-11-22, version 2.4.0* After downloading a few different apps, I decided to fork out for this one as it had a nice big display that is simple to read and use. I especially like the fact that you just touch anywhere on the screen to start and stop- very useful when you have big gloves on! Also downloaded the Boxing Timer Pro which has more options to customise but like many others, smaller and more fiddly options and buttons to contend with ### 5/5 — Great Customizable App!! *2014-02-13, version 2.3.3* I can't believe there are no reviews for this app. I've been using it going on almost 4 years now I believe. I use it of course for boxing, but also Tabata workouts and every other workout that involves intervals. I have not had one single issue with this app and I refuse to look at any others. This is the ONLY one you need! ### 5/5 — Perfect *2013-02-04, version 2.3.2* This app is brilliant! Easy to use, easy to read, you're able to create custom timers. Seriously, stop reading these reviews and just get it, you won't be disappointed! ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2012-09-27, version 2.3.0* I love this timer!!!! It's so user friendly and so customizable. It's especially great for when I'm by myself. You can touch anywhere on the screen to start or stop and it works with my elbow! So even though my gloves are on I can continue to control it. I love that you can block the phone from locking and play your music in the background. So happy with this purchase! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2012-09-25, version 2.2.1* Heaps of options to customise unique individual needs. Easy to use. Very happy with this purchase. ### 5/5 — Love it *2012-07-03, version 2.2.1* Does what it says on the tin. Simple to use and a very useful tool ### 5/5 — Boxing Timer KO's the other timers *2012-06-26, version 2.2.1* I downloaded different timers and I've got to say that this one beats the others hands down. Here's why: 1) A very easy set up process 2) Solid pre-set times 3) A very easy to see count down timer 4) A solid collection of sounds Definitely worth the $1.99 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*