Comparison

Boxing Interval Timer vs UFC GYM+

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

UFC GYM+

Manage your fitness journey with class schedules, social media, and goal tracking. Connect wearable devices to sync data and monitor progress. Access training plans, track workouts, and manage nutrition.

Highlights
  • Class schedules
  • Fitness goal tracking
  • Workout plan access
  • Nutrition management
  • Progress photos
  • Wearable device integration
Features
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The UFC GYM+ app provides class schedules, social media platforms, fitness goals, and in-club challenges. Our app will also allow you to link many of the popular fitness tracking devices and fitness apps on the market. It uses HealthKit to save your workouts, so they can contribute to your fitness goals and challenge progress. - Access training plans and track workouts - Schedule workouts and stay committed by beating your personal bests - Track progress towards your goals - Manage your nutrition intake as prescribed by your coach - Set health and fitness goals - Message your coach in real-time - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect to wearable devices like Apple Watch (synced to Health app), Fitbit and Withings to sync body stats instantly Download the app today!

Screenshots

Boxing Interval Timer4 screens
UFC GYM+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Boxing Interval Timer and UFC GYM+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 10% of UFC GYM+'s. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.6K). UFC GYM+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. UFC GYM+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxing Interval Timer against 4.8 for UFC GYM+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 10% of UFC GYM+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, UFC GYM+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Boxing Interval Timer versus UFC GYM+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Interval TimerUFC GYM+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenU GYM, LLC

Customer experience

Boxing Interval Timer

All ratings13,025 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative32.5%

UFC GYM+

All ratings1,642 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative78.0%

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

UFC GYM+

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Great app, super convenient
  • 🇺🇸 Employees should acknowledge and smile when people come and go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't work, unable to login or reset password
  • 🐛 App is frozen, won't load
  • 🐛 Can't add membership card to Apple Wallet
  • 🐛 Membership payments not working
  • 🐛 Apple Watch check-in functionality removed

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)

UFC GYM+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/password reset issues
  • App crashing and freezing
  • Membership card integration problems
  • Payment processing failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Checkin history tracking
  • Class filtering and scheduling
  • Loyalty/points system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxing Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$5.99
None

UFC GYM+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Interval Timer free?
Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UFC GYM+ free?
UFC GYM+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Interval Timer or UFC GYM+?
Boxing Interval Timer and UFC GYM+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 1.6K ratings respectively.
Do Boxing Interval Timer or UFC GYM+ have ads?
Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; UFC GYM+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or UFC GYM+?
Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and UFC GYM+ every 2 months. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and UFC GYM+ on October 12, 2026.

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