# Boxing Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Boxing Interval Timer at 4.8 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Tabata Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tabata Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808)

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest timers, Adjustable number of rounds, Pause, skip, and go back options, Workout history and saved presets, Customizable audio cues with voice guidance, Initial countdown timer, Final seconds alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata Timer have ads?

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Tabata Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or Tabata Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabata Timer on August 15, 2026.

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