# Boxing Coach Workout Timer vs Boxing Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxing Coach Workout Timer at 56% against Boxing Buddy's 0%. Boxing Coach Workout Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (582 vs 3). Boxing Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Coach Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boxing Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Coach Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Coach Workout Timer has 582 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Boxing Coach Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Boxing Buddy's.

Boxing Coach Workout Timer ships an update weekly, Boxing Buddy every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Coach Workout Timer | Boxing Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-coach-workout-timer/id1308556493/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-buddy-personal-trainer/id6474644066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **582** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Nils Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308556492) | [John Haupenthal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437329964) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, 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


### Boxing Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-buddy-personal-trainer/id6474644066)

This app helps you get a great workout with your heavy bag. Create custom routines or choose from pre-made options. Personalize your experience with language, theme, and audio settings.

**Highlights:** Heavy bag workouts, Custom workout creation, Pre-made workout routines, Combo creation, Language settings, Theme customization, Audio preferences

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Coach Workout Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Buddy free?

Boxing Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Boxing Coach Workout Timer is rated higher. Boxing Coach Workout Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while Boxing Buddy averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Boxing Coach Workout Timer nor Boxing Buddy shows ads.

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

Boxing Coach Workout Timer ships an update weekly, and Boxing Buddy every 11 days. Most recently, Boxing Coach Workout Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boxing Buddy on October 24, 2026.

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