# Boxing Interval Timer vs Rounds

The clearest difference is ads: Rounds at none against Boxing Interval Timer's shown. Rounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3). 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 Rounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rounds 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | Rounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-timer/id6738213067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) |

## 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)


### Rounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-boxing-timer/id6738213067)

This app provides customizable timers for boxing and interval training. It offers audio and visual cues, preset workouts, and progress tracking to enhance your fitness sessions. Ideal for various sports, it acts as a portable personal trainer.

**Highlights:** Customizable round timers, Interval training support, Audio and vibration alerts, Preset and custom workouts, Progress tracking, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxing Timer \| Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Boxing Timer \| Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Rounds free?

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

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

Rounds is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Rounds averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Rounds does not.

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