Comparison

PunchLab vs CA Boxing

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

CA Boxing

This app helps you manage your fitness journey by booking classes, creating custom workouts, and tracking your progress. It also allows you to connect with club members and staff, access club news, and utilize HealthKit integration for comprehensive health data tracking.

Highlights
  • Book classes online
  • Create custom exercise programs
  • Track workout progress
  • Monitor body measurements
  • Participate in fitness challenges
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Create your own exercise programmes or select from a range provided by the club - Track your progress from all your workouts - Keep track of your body measurements and progress - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - Interact and get to know your fellow members - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online - Recipes Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.

Screenshots

PunchLab4 screens
CA Boxing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CA Boxing at none against PunchLab's 9. CA Boxing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PunchLab's advantage is ratings volume (808 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CA Boxing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CA Boxing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunchLab has 808 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, CA Boxing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PunchLab versus CA Boxing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunchLabCA Boxing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (808 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings808 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPunchLab SRLTeamUp Sports

Customer experience

PunchLab

All ratings808 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.9%

CA Boxing

All ratings1 ratings
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

CA Boxing

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

CA Boxing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PunchLab free?
PunchLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CA Boxing free?
CA Boxing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PunchLab or CA Boxing?
CA Boxing is rated higher. PunchLab averages 4.7 out of 5 from 808 ratings, while CA Boxing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PunchLab or CA Boxing have ads?
Neither PunchLab nor CA Boxing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PunchLab or CA Boxing?
PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, and CA Boxing every 2 months. Most recently, PunchLab was updated on October 19, 2026 and CA Boxing on September 30, 2026.

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