Comparison

iCountTimer vs Boxing Timer

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

Head to head
About

iCountTimer

This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save custom presets
  • Large, clear display
  • Audio cues
  • Smart screen lock
  • Health app integration (Pro)
Features
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Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Boxing Timer

Features
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The round timer that sounds like a real gym bell and stays out of your way. Big digits you can read across the gym, a bell that rings every round, and your presets one tap away. Set it, tap start, go to work. Built for the grind: - A huge round timer, color-coded: red for work, blue for rest, amber for the final seconds. - A real gym bell rings at the start and end of every round, plus a warning before rest. It plays even on silent. - Every sport preset ready on day one: Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, HIIT, Tabata. - One tap to any preset. Hold to drag them into your own order. - The screen stays awake while you train. No account, no sign-in, no ads. BUILD YOUR OWN, YOURS FOREVER Every sport preset is free. Pro unlocks custom presets with any rounds, work, and rest, plus extra sounds, as a subscription or a single lifetime purchase. Buy it once if you like. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in your App Store settings. Now hit start. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quietmade.studio/boxingtimer/privacy

Screenshots

iCountTimer4 screens
Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boxing Timer at none against iCountTimer's shown. Boxing Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). iCountTimer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Boxing Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer ships an update every 4 months, Boxing Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCountTimer versus Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimerBoxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmicWorksDiego Cardenas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iCountTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
3 purchases

Boxing Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is iCountTimer free?
iCountTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iCountTimer or Boxing Timer have ads?
iCountTimer shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer or Boxing Timer?
iCountTimer ships an update every 4 months, and Boxing Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCountTimer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Boxing Timer on September 26, 2026.

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