Comparison

Boxing Interval Timer vs Tabata/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

Tabata/Boxing Timer

This application offers a straightforward timer designed for high-intensity interval training routines like Tabata and boxing workouts. It aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to enhance their training sessions.

Highlights
  • Tabata interval training
  • Boxing workout timer
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • High-intensity interval training support
Features
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If you're looking for a new program to add to your routine, you may want to give Tabata try. Tabata/Boxing timer is here to provide an easy experience when working out!! Get out there and train hard!

Screenshots

Boxing Interval Timer4 screens
Tabata/Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata/Boxing Timer at none against Boxing Interval Timer's 1. Tabata/Boxing Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabata/Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata/Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Boxing Interval Timer versus Tabata/Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Interval TimerTabata/Boxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenMegulo Abebe

Customer experience

Boxing Interval Timer

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

Tabata/Boxing Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Tabata/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

Tabata/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 Tabata/Boxing Timer free?
Tabata/Boxing Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer?
Tabata/Boxing Timer is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tabata/Boxing Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer have ads?
Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata/Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata/Boxing Timer?
Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata/Boxing Timer on June 3, 2026.

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