Comparison

Boxing Interval Timer vs Reaction Workout 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

Reaction Workout Timer

Features
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Enhance your reflexes and focus with Reaction Workout Timer that delivers structured timed drills using random cues and clear signals for boxing, MMA, and sports training. Set up sessions quickly with flexible rounds, rest periods, and interval controls tailored to your needs. Features include: Customizable rounds, round length, and rest intervals Random reaction cues with adjustable timing Bias settings for varied wait times Clear signals via beep, haptics, and bright green flash Warm-up rounds, rest cycles, and finish gong Pause, resume, skip, and quick reset controls Large timer display with progress indicator Offline functionality without account requirements Audio mixing compatible with headphones Train anywhere with crisp audio and visual cues that keep your reflex practice sharp and focused. Start improving your reaction speed and timing with every session.

Screenshots

Boxing Interval Timer4 screens
Reaction Workout Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reaction Workout Timer at none against Boxing Interval Timer's 1. Reaction Workout Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Boxing Interval Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price 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. Reaction Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Reaction Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boxing Interval Timer versus Reaction Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Interval TimerReaction Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang NguyenHitfire Production AB

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)

Reaction Workout 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

Reaction Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Interval Timer free?
Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reaction Workout Timer free?
Reaction Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxing Interval Timer or Reaction Workout Timer have ads?
Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Reaction Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Interval Timer or Reaction Workout Timer?
Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Reaction Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Reaction Workout Timer on September 27, 2026.

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