Comparison

Boxing Interval Timer vs PunchLab

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

Head to head
About

Boxing Interval Timer

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
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Boxing Interval Timer is a round timer designed for training in any round sport such as Boxing Martial Arts, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, BJJ, or for any other round timer needs. It’s simple, modern and effective and works well also for HIIT trainings like TABATA, CrossFit. FEATURES: * Fully configurable sounds & times * Set times & sounds for preparation, round, warning, and rest * Inner round alerts * Color indication of phase * Blinking to alert warning * Screen stays on automatically * Works with screen on, or off * Multiple profiles to select * Create custom profile for different sports * Can be used for TABATA, CrossFit and other HIIT exercises * Easy to use Use the timer for when exercising in the gym, running, doing bodyweight exercises, sprints, high-low intensity cycling, boxing, MMA or other martial arts. Even though it says Boxing Interval Timer, you can use it for your TABATA, HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training), CrossFit or circuit training

About

PunchLab

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
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HOME WORKOUTS THAT HIT DIFFERENT Interactive technology and next-level combat sessions to power up your training journey. Unlock your potential with follow-along workouts delivered by the world’s most exciting coaches. Clear instructions and instant punch tracking. NO TOOLS, NO PROBLEM! You already have the greatest fitness tool around - your body! Move around and throw punches in the air while you follow the coach's instructions. Boxing is packed with stand-up exercises suitable for every fitness level and burn calories like no others! Who said that you need to go down to the floor to get a killer workout? No burpees in sight here. Just punches in bunches! STEP ONTO THE PATH OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT Boxing is famous for discipline, progress, and personal growth. PunchLab’s personalized programs and progress tracking help you make a huge life change. We’re here with you. All you’ve got to do is start. ON-DEMAND COMBAT WORKOUTS You don’t need a plan, we gotcha. You’re in control. Choose from 100s on-demand of coach-designed workouts and forge your own training path. Punch power? Technique drills? Speed and conditioning? It’s all there, and so much more. This is your journey. ONE WORKOUT, COMPLETE FITNESS PACKAGE Want to know why combat athletes are the fittest on earth? Their training covers it all. Cardio, conditioning, strength, muscular endurance. Unlock a world of full-body, high-intensity workouts designed to work every part of your body. LEVEL UP YOUR PUNCHING BAG! You got a punching bag hanging in your garage? Get double the fun while PunchLab tracks, measures, and reacts to your punches while you are training. - Track speed and volume of your strikes - Measure the power and progress of impact - Estimate calorie output and physical data Smartphone powered! no trackers, just secure the phone on the punching bag with the PunchLab strap, and you will turn your punching bag into an interactive workout experience. READY TO SEE WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE? Our clever motion-sensing tech picks up the speed and force of every punch to build a detailed picture of your training progress. Feel the excitement of watching your goals unfold on the screen. See progress unfold with all your workout data in one place. Cardio? On it. Power? Boom. Volume? You got it. Compete with yourself, other users, or the PunchLab crew. COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR BAG SETUP PunchLab’s innovative strap has been designed to work with every hanging or standing punching bag we know of. And the PunchLab crew is worldwide, with hundreds of thousands of users training together. FRESH WORKOUTS CREATED BY REAL COACHES Choose from 100s of audio-led workouts to suit your goal, skill, and fitness level. Our expert coaches are adding more all the time! Create a personalized plan, get real-time feedback, and see progress on the phone screen. JOIN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BOXING COMMUNITY Training solo doesn’t mean you’re training alone. Join the PunchLab crew of combat fitness fans all over the world. Day or night, there will be people just like you working out on the app. PunchLab integrates with the Health app. Enable the integration and save your workouts automatically. Subscriptions ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ You can choose one of our plans to unlock the premium content. We offer 3 plans: - Annual Plan - Quarterly Plan - Monthly Plan The Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. By subscribing to PunchLab you accept the full terms and conditions available at https://punchlab.net/termsandconditions/

Screenshots

Boxing Interval Timer4 screens
PunchLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PunchLab at none against Boxing Interval Timer's shown. PunchLab also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 59%). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 802). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Boxing Interval 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxing Interval Timer against 4.7 for PunchLab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 802, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of PunchLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, PunchLab every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Interval Timer versus PunchLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Interval TimerPunchLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.7 (802 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better802
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenPunchLab SRL

Customer experience

Boxing Interval Timer

All ratings12,775 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative32.2%

PunchLab

All ratings802 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

Boxing Interval Timer

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

PunchLab

From 802 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Boxing Interval Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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)

PunchLab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More content updates and new features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxing Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$5.99
9 purchases

PunchLab

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$17.991 Month
  • PunchLab Plan - Quarterly$34.993 Months
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  • Quarterly Plan7 Days trial$34.993 Months
  • Quarterly Plan$34.993 Months
  • Unlimited Membership - Annual$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Boxing Interval Timer free?
Boxing Interval 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 Interval Timer or PunchLab?
Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while PunchLab averages 4.7 from 802 ratings.
Do Boxing Interval Timer or PunchLab have ads?
Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; PunchLab does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or PunchLab?
Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and PunchLab every 9 days. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and PunchLab on September 23, 2026.

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