# Boxing Interval Timer vs Shot Caller

Boxing Interval Timer and Shot Caller both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Shot Caller's written reviews are positive against 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's. Shot Caller 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 6) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, 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 Shot Caller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxing Interval Timer against 4.7 for Shot Caller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Shot Caller's.

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Shot Caller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | Shot Caller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-caller-muay-thai-timer/id6757487630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% 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** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Gabriel Sorell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867222566) |

## 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)


### Shot Caller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-caller-muay-thai-timer/id6757487630)

This app acts as a virtual padholder and training companion for Muay Thai practitioners. It offers audio-guided workouts, customizable combinations, and detailed technique tracking to help users improve their skills at home or anywhere.

**Highlights:** Audio-guided workouts, Customizable combinations, Technique library, Workout history tracking, Adjustable difficulty levels, Offline capable

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shotcaller Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Shotcaller Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Shot Caller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Interval Timer or Shot Caller?

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Shot Caller averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Boxing Interval Timer or Shot Caller have ads?

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Shot Caller does not.

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

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Shot Caller weekly. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shot Caller on October 15, 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.*