# Boxing Interval Timer vs Boxing Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boxing Interval Timer at 13K against Boxing Timer's 3. Boxing Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Boxing Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Timer 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.

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, Boxing Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | Boxing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/boxing-timer-boxtime/id6759327767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Cengiz Darian Hanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878103848) |

## 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)


### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-boxtime/id6759327767)

This app provides a customizable round timer for various combat sports and interval training. It allows users to build custom workouts, track progress with statistics, and offers clear guidance with audio cues during sessions.

**Highlights:** Customizable round timer, Fight interval training, HIIT/Tabata workouts, Clear phase guidance, Save and review training history, Track progress with stats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxTime Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| BoxTime Premium | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| BoxTime Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

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

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

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

Both Boxing Interval Timer and Boxing Timer show ads.

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

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Boxing Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Boxing Timer on October 12, 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.*