Comparison

PunchLab vs RoundTimer Elite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PunchLab

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
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HOME WORKOUTS THAT HIT DIFFERENT Interactive technology and next-level combat sessions to power up your training journey. Unlock your potential with follow-along workouts delivered by the world’s most exciting coaches. Clear instructions and instant punch tracking. NO TOOLS, NO PROBLEM! You already have the greatest fitness tool around - your body! Move around and throw punches in the air while you follow the coach's instructions. Boxing is packed with stand-up exercises suitable for every fitness level and burn calories like no others! Who said that you need to go down to the floor to get a killer workout? No burpees in sight here. Just punches in bunches! STEP ONTO THE PATH OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT Boxing is famous for discipline, progress, and personal growth. PunchLab’s personalized programs and progress tracking help you make a huge life change. We’re here with you. All you’ve got to do is start. ON-DEMAND COMBAT WORKOUTS You don’t need a plan, we gotcha. You’re in control. Choose from 100s on-demand of coach-designed workouts and forge your own training path. Punch power? Technique drills? Speed and conditioning? It’s all there, and so much more. This is your journey. ONE WORKOUT, COMPLETE FITNESS PACKAGE Want to know why combat athletes are the fittest on earth? Their training covers it all. Cardio, conditioning, strength, muscular endurance. Unlock a world of full-body, high-intensity workouts designed to work every part of your body. LEVEL UP YOUR PUNCHING BAG! You got a punching bag hanging in your garage? Get double the fun while PunchLab tracks, measures, and reacts to your punches while you are training. - Track speed and volume of your strikes - Measure the power and progress of impact - Estimate calorie output and physical data Smartphone powered! no trackers, just secure the phone on the punching bag with the PunchLab strap, and you will turn your punching bag into an interactive workout experience. READY TO SEE WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE? Our clever motion-sensing tech picks up the speed and force of every punch to build a detailed picture of your training progress. Feel the excitement of watching your goals unfold on the screen. See progress unfold with all your workout data in one place. Cardio? On it. Power? Boom. Volume? You got it. Compete with yourself, other users, or the PunchLab crew. COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR BAG SETUP PunchLab’s innovative strap has been designed to work with every hanging or standing punching bag we know of. And the PunchLab crew is worldwide, with hundreds of thousands of users training together. FRESH WORKOUTS CREATED BY REAL COACHES Choose from 100s of audio-led workouts to suit your goal, skill, and fitness level. Our expert coaches are adding more all the time! Create a personalized plan, get real-time feedback, and see progress on the phone screen. JOIN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BOXING COMMUNITY Training solo doesn’t mean you’re training alone. Join the PunchLab crew of combat fitness fans all over the world. Day or night, there will be people just like you working out on the app. PunchLab integrates with the Health app. Enable the integration and save your workouts automatically. Subscriptions ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ You can choose one of our plans to unlock the premium content. We offer 3 plans: - Annual Plan - Quarterly Plan - Monthly Plan The Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. By subscribing to PunchLab you accept the full terms and conditions available at https://punchlab.net/termsandconditions/

About

RoundTimer Elite

This app provides precise round tracking for boxing, MMA, and other sports. It includes a list of popular boxing combinations used by professional athletes to inspire your workouts. Perfect for training, coaching, or fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Precise round tracking
  • Multiple round management
  • Boxing combination library
  • Professional athlete combos
  • Workout inspiration
Features
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RoundTimer Free is your ultimate companion for boxing, MMA, and any sport requiring precise round tracking. This intuitive app not only helps you manage and time multiple rounds with ease but also features a curated list of popular boxing combinations used by top professional athletes. Whether you're training, coaching, or simply staying fit, RoundTimer Free offers the perfect blend of functionality and inspiration. Elevate your workout experience with the best in round management and professional tips!

Screenshots

PunchLab4 screens
RoundTimer Elite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoundTimer Elite at none against PunchLab's 9. RoundTimer Elite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). PunchLab's advantage is ratings volume (802 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PunchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. RoundTimer Elite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoundTimer Elite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunchLab has 802 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of PunchLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of RoundTimer Elite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, RoundTimer Elite every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PunchLab versus RoundTimer Elite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunchLabRoundTimer Elite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (802 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings802 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPunchLab SRLG&G TECH L.L.C

Customer experience

PunchLab

All ratings802 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.3%

RoundTimer Elite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PunchLab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More content updates and new features

RoundTimer Elite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PunchLab

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$17.991 Month
  • PunchLab Plan - Quarterly$34.993 Months
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  • Quarterly Plan7 Days trial$34.993 Months
  • Quarterly Plan$34.993 Months
  • Unlimited Membership - Annual$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Year trial$79.991 Year
None

RoundTimer Elite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PunchLab free?
PunchLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoundTimer Elite free?
RoundTimer Elite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PunchLab or RoundTimer Elite?
RoundTimer Elite is rated higher. PunchLab averages 4.7 out of 5 from 802 ratings, while RoundTimer Elite averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PunchLab or RoundTimer Elite have ads?
Neither PunchLab nor RoundTimer Elite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PunchLab or RoundTimer Elite?
PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, and RoundTimer Elite every 11 days. Most recently, PunchLab was updated on September 29, 2026 and RoundTimer Elite on September 18, 2026.

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