# Boxing Interval Timer vs BoxClock

The clearest difference is rating: Boxing Interval Timer at 4.8 against BoxClock's 4.0. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). BoxClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 BoxClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, BoxClock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Interval Timer | BoxClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxclock-gym-timer/id6761938669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Carlos Manuel Gomes Vilhena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892166690) |

## 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)


### BoxClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxclock-gym-timer/id6761938669)

This app provides a customizable gym clock with various timer modes like EMOM, AMRAP, and Tabata. It features a clear, large display designed for visibility across a room and offers audio cues for transitions. Save your favorite workout configurations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer modes (EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, Custom), Large, clear LED-style display, Customizable audio cues, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Save up to 10 workout configurations, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxClock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Is BoxClock free?

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

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

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while BoxClock averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; BoxClock does not.

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

Boxing Interval Timer ships an update every 3 months, and BoxClock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Interval Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and BoxClock on October 1, 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.*