# Boxing Interval Timer vs Roll Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roll Time at 100% against Boxing Interval Timer's 59%. Roll Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 25) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Roll Time 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 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roll Time's.

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Roll Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | Roll Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-time-bjj-round-timer/id6751762523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 25 |
| 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** |
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Alexander Tsapaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033012480) |

## 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)


### Roll Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-time-bjj-round-timer/id6751762523)

This app is a professional round timer designed for coaches in combat sports like BJJ, MMA, and boxing. It features a large, high-contrast display, customizable sound alerts, and the ability to mirror the timer to a TV for a wall-timer experience. Coaches can save unlimited presets for different training formats and even display their gym's logo.

**Highlights:** Customizable work, warning, and rest intervals, Optional prepare and cooldown phases, Unlimited saved presets for classes and drills, Loud sound and voice alerts, Smart Volume for music adjustment, High-contrast, large timer display, TV mirroring for wall-timer setup, Gym logo display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Roll Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Interval Timer or Roll Time?

Roll Time is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Roll Time averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Boxing Interval Timer or Roll Time have ads?

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Roll Time does not.

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

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Roll Time weekly. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Roll Time on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*