# Tabata Timer vs Boxing Coach Workout Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabata Timer at 98% against Boxing Coach Workout Timer's 56%. Tabata Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 582). Boxing Coach Workout Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Boxing Coach Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabata Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer has 9.2K ratings behind it against 582, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Tabata Timer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Boxing Coach Workout Timer's.

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, Boxing Coach Workout Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabata Timer | Boxing Coach Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203/reviews)** | [4.5 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-coach-workout-timer/id1308556493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 582 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255964202) | [Nils Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308556492) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, HIIT and Tabata training support, Adjustable work and rest times, Set and cycle configuration, Interval naming, Background operation, Voice cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
- 💡 Ability to save multiple workouts
- 🎵 Plays music in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 saved workouts)
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 🔀 Easy to accidentally skip intervals
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Sync issues between app and Apple Watch
- Occasional freezing or restarting of device

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save more workouts in free version
- Option to add exercise images or videos
- Sync workouts across devices
- Customizable sounds and alerts
- Workout history and progress tracking


### Boxing Coach Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-coach-workout-timer/id1308556493)

This app provides a customizable boxing round timer with voice guidance and personalized workouts. It offers preconfigured or custom sessions with flexible phases, favorite combo selection, and AI-powered coach voices. Enjoy an ad-free, hands-free experience with Siri and HealthKit integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable boxing round timer, Personalized workout creation, AI-powered voice coaching, Favorite combo selection, Siri shortcuts for hands-free control, Ad-free experience, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Small one-time purchase worth it
- 🚀 Reliable and gets occasional updates
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Punch count tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound/speech issues (disabled upon returning, too loud, no volume control)
- 🐛 Timer inaccuracies (workouts longer than indicated)
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues (force quit, screen freezes, bugs)
- 🔒 Requires login/purchase to access full features
- 💡 Limited customization (unable to create own combos/workouts)

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/speech issues
- Timer inaccuracies
- Crashes and technical issues
- Login/purchase required for full features

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and save custom workouts/combos
- Option to add body shots to combos
- Warning sound before round ends
- Workout history/analytics tracking
- Defensive combo presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Coach Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabata Timer or Boxing Coach Workout Timer?

Tabata Timer is rated higher. Tabata Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Boxing Coach Workout Timer averages 4.5 from 582 ratings.

### Do Tabata Timer or Boxing Coach Workout Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; Boxing Coach Workout Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabata Timer or Boxing Coach Workout Timer?

Tabata Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Boxing Coach Workout Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Tabata Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Boxing Coach Workout Timer on July 26, 2026.

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