# PunchLab vs Slip Shadowboxing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PunchLab at 809 against Slip Shadowboxing's 2. Slip Shadowboxing's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PunchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Slip Shadowboxing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slip Shadowboxing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunchLab has 809 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, Slip Shadowboxing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PunchLab | Slip Shadowboxing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slip-shadowboxing/id6504508116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PunchLab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090696) | [Hans Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/909818262) |

## What reviewers say

### PunchLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277)

Engage in interactive boxing and kickboxing workouts at home with expert coaches. Track your punches, monitor progress, and burn calories without any equipment. Join a global community for a complete fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive follow-along workouts, Real-time punch tracking, Calorie burn estimation, Personalized progress tracking, On-demand coach-designed sessions, Punching bag integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| PunchLab Plan - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Membership - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid coaching
- 👍 Engaging for ex-grapplers
- 👍 Brilliant for fitness and learning
- 👍 Excellent for boxing technique and fitness
- 👍 Great for solo heavy bag work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music issues during workouts
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Everything behind paywall
- 🔒 Strap issues and needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing mid-workout
- Incorrect combination display
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- More Muay Thai and kickboxing workouts
- Ability to control music volume separately
- Longer and more advanced workouts
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Customizable workout plans


### Slip Shadowboxing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slip-shadowboxing/id6504508116)

This app guides you through shadowboxing workouts using audio cues. It directs you to perform specific punches and defensive moves, sometimes indicating which side of your body to use.

**Highlights:** Audio-guided boxing moves, Left/right ear cues for side-specific actions, Simple, minimalist interface, Headphone-based instruction, Variety of boxing techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PunchLab free?

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

### Is Slip Shadowboxing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PunchLab or Slip Shadowboxing?

Slip Shadowboxing is rated higher. PunchLab averages 4.7 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while Slip Shadowboxing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PunchLab or Slip Shadowboxing have ads?

Neither PunchLab nor Slip Shadowboxing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PunchLab or Slip Shadowboxing?

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, and Slip Shadowboxing every 5 days. Most recently, PunchLab was updated on October 26, 2026 and Slip Shadowboxing on October 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.*