# Strike Clock vs Boxing Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike Clock at 100% against Boxing Interval Timer's 59%. Strike Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 9). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strike Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strike Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Strike Clock's written reviews are positive against 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strike Clock | Boxing Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-clock/id1009066519/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assembly Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009066518) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) |

## What reviewers say

### Strike Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-clock/id1009066519)

A round timer designed for use with gloves on, activated by tapping the front camera. It visually indicates round progress with color changes and offers customizable settings for round length, rest, and warnings.

**Highlights:** Glove-activated timer via front camera, Visual color-coded round progress, Configurable round length and rest times, Customizable warning modes, EUG mode for slowed time perception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxing Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various round-based sports and high-intensity interval training. Easily set times and sounds for preparation, rounds, and rest, with visual and auditory alerts to keep you on track during your workouts.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strike Clock free?

Strike Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strike Clock or Boxing Interval Timer?

Strike Clock is rated higher. Strike Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Strike Clock or Boxing Interval Timer have ads?

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Strike Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Strike Clock or Boxing Interval Timer?

Strike Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Strike Clock was updated on October 8, 2026 and Boxing Interval Timer on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*