# Boxing Coach Workout Timer vs PunchLab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PunchLab at 86% against Boxing Coach Workout Timer's 56%. PunchLab also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Coach Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PunchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PunchLab holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 582 and 802 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Boxing Coach Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of PunchLab's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Coach Workout Timer | PunchLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-coach-workout-timer/id1308556493/reviews) | **[4.7 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 582 | **802** |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nils Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308556492) | [PunchLab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090696) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PunchLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277)

Engage in interactive boxing and kickboxing workouts at home with expert coaches. Track your punches, monitor progress, and burn calories without any equipment. Join a global community for a complete fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive follow-along workouts, Real-time punch tracking, Calorie burn estimation, Personalized progress tracking, On-demand coach-designed sessions, Punching bag integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| PunchLab Plan - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Membership - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid coaching
- 👍 Engaging for ex-grapplers
- 👍 Brilliant for fitness and learning
- 👍 Excellent for boxing technique and fitness
- 👍 Great for solo heavy bag work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music issues during workouts
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Everything behind paywall
- 🔒 Strap issues and needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing mid-workout
- Incorrect combination display
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- More Muay Thai and kickboxing workouts
- Ability to control music volume separately
- Longer and more advanced workouts
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Customizable workout plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Coach Workout Timer free?

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

### Is PunchLab free?

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

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

PunchLab is rated higher. Boxing Coach Workout Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while PunchLab averages 4.7 from 802 ratings.

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

Neither Boxing Coach Workout Timer nor PunchLab shows ads.

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

Boxing Coach Workout Timer ships an update every 9 days, and PunchLab every 9 days. Most recently, Boxing Coach Workout Timer was updated on July 26, 2026 and PunchLab on September 23, 2026.

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