Comparison

Boxing Interval Timer vs Lights Out Boxing Timer

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

Lights Out Boxing Timer

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Lights Out Boxing and Fitness Timer is an app designed by a developer who actually boxes. When you're working the heavy bag, jumping rope, or blasting out a HIIT routine you want to look over at a timer and know immediately what it’s trying to tell you. Keep it simple and easy to read while sweating! That’s our goal for this app. We want you focused on your workout. In boxing gym use for over a year while in development, Lights Out is a serious training tool that instantly impresses and makes no excuses. Featuring a vibrant and easy-to-read interface, this app can be applied to martial arts fight rounds and High Intensity Interval Training workouts with ease. Features include: No ads, membership fees, in-app purchases, or data collection Color-coded workout/fight phases Simple user interface Round start/end bells Option to have boxing combinations called out Fully customizable time settings Up to 7 custom workout presets Save workouts to Apple Health on iPhone Works in portrait and landscape modes Works in light and dark modes Allow app to run in background Workouts include the following customizable phases: Workout Time (general warmup/gym routine) Preparation Time (hand wrapping, gloves, etc.) Round Time (fighting or high intensity phase) Rest Time (between round rest or low intensity phase) Workout Time (general cool down/gym routine) Any workout phase can be eliminated simply by setting its time to zero. Save your favorite configurations to a preset slot for easy loading of your next workout. The option to call out boxing combinations is useful for those who want to push themselves with an unpredictable series of combinations. The combo system will include some of the most popular combinations and toss in some unique ones as well. This system gives a totally new workout every time you use it. This app uses the standard numbering system for hits: 1 = Jab 2 = Cross 3 = Lead Hook 4 = Rear Hook 5 = Lead Uppercut 6 = Rear Uppercut EXERCISE WARNING: Check with your doctor before starting any workout routine. Also, get advice from a certified trainer on protective equipment and proper technique to prevent injury. Never do any sparring without head protection and supervision by a trainer certified for your sport. This app cannot replace the advice given by medical or training professionals. In the event of error or failure in the device or this app, a timer may not present an accurate time count. Do not rely on this app to prevent overexertion, repetitive stress, or any other adverse effects. NOTE: Calorie burn is based on rough estimates for 150 lbs. body weight in general activity categories. Saving workouts to Apple Health is only available on iPhone.

Screenshots

Boxing Interval Timer4 screens
Lights Out Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Interval Timer at Free against Lights Out Boxing Timer's $2.99. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Lights Out Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Boxing Interval Timer is free to download; Lights Out Boxing Timer costs $2.99 up front. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lights Out Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Lights Out Boxing Timer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boxing Interval Timer versus Lights Out Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Interval TimerLights Out Boxing Timer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenCandlelight Stories, Inc.

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)

Lights Out Boxing Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxing Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$5.99
None

Lights Out Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Interval Timer free?
Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lights Out Boxing Timer free?
Lights Out Boxing Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxing Interval Timer or Lights Out Boxing Timer have ads?
Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Lights Out Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or Lights Out Boxing Timer?
Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Lights Out Boxing Timer every 13 months. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lights Out Boxing Timer on July 16, 2026.

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