Comparison

Train Like a Boxer vs Knockout

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

Head to head
About

Train Like a Boxer

This app provides boxing-inspired workouts to build strength and improve physique. It offers 4-week training programs with exercises targeting the upper body, core, and full body, focusing on proper technique and common boxing moves.

Highlights
  • Boxing exercise instructions
  • Upper body strengthening
  • Core training
  • Lower body workouts
  • Full-body training
  • 4-week training programs
  • Proper techniques and stances
Features
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We offer instructions for exercises boxers use to get in fighting shape. Exercises focused on strengthening your upper body, core, and lower body as well as full-body training movements. We have multiple 4-week training programs filled with intense routines built from these exercises. All geared toward helping you reach your fitness and physique goals. At no point in following these programs will you have to take a punch, but once you've completed them you'll definitely look like you can throw one. The app contains proper techniques, starting stances, and common moves, such as jabs, uppercuts, and kicks.

About

Knockout

This app provides a structured and intense training experience for various interval workouts, including boxing, MMA, and HIIT. Users can easily create custom routines or use presets, with features like random cues and clear transition sounds to enhance focus and performance.

Highlights
  • Customizable flexible timers
  • Fast start presets
  • Random audio cue signals
  • Step-end transition sounds
  • Quick editing of routines
  • Focused fight screen with big timer
  • Training statistics tracking
Features
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Learn boxing step by step with guided video lessons, combo workouts, and a customizable round timer. Knockout turns solo practice into a structured training path. Learn the fundamentals, complete focused sessions, earn XP, and build your Attack, Defense, and Speed. Start with your first lesson free, then keep leveling up your fighter. GUIDED BOXING LESSONS • Follow progressive training from stance and guard to jabs, crosses, movement, defense, and combinations. • Watch clear video demonstrations before each drill. • See the active technique, round, and rest without losing focus. • Explore additional workouts and combo sessions as you progress. PROGRESS THAT KEEPS YOU TRAINING • Choose the skill you want to prioritize. • Earn XP across Attack, Defense, and Speed. • Level up your fighter by completing lessons. • Build your streak and keep moving through your training path. A POWERFUL ROUND TIMER • Create custom routines with prepare, work, rest, and repeat steps. • Set round counts and durations exactly how you train. • Add random audio cues to improve reaction and timing. • Customize step names, colors, and transition sounds. • Start fast with presets for boxing, MMA, HIIT, Tabata, and interval training. • Review completed sessions, rounds, and active training time. FOR HOME, BAG, OR GYM Use Knockout for shadowboxing, heavy bag workouts, combo drills, conditioning, sparring rounds, and coach-led sessions. Train with or without equipment and stay focused from the first bell to the last. Start your lesson. Build your skills. Own the next round. SUBSCRIPTIONS Start with a free lesson. Some lessons, workouts, combos, and features require an auto-renewing Knockout Pro subscription. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://boxing-timer-ee6c4.web.app/PrivacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://boxing-timer-ee6c4.web.app/TermsOfUse.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Train Like a Boxer4 screens
Knockout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knockout at 100% against Train Like a Boxer's 40%. Knockout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Train Like a Boxer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Train Like a Boxer sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Knockout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knockout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Train Like a Boxer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knockout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Like a Boxer ships an update every 5 weeks, Knockout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Like a Boxer versus Knockout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Like a BoxerKnockout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamantha RoobolSerhii Kopytchuk

Customer experience

Train Like a Boxer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Knockout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Train Like a Boxer

One-time12
  • Cardio Boxing to Lose Weight$1.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • Jump Rope like a Boxer$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Get a Fighter's Physique$1.99
  • Conditioning Circuit$1.99
  • Ultimate Fighter Workout Plan$1.99
  • Boxing Masterclass$1.99
  • Exercises for Beginners$1.99
  • MMA Workout Plan$1.99
  • The Spartan Challenge$1.99
  • Kickboxing Moves$1.99
  • Full Bundle$5.99
2 purchases

Knockout

Subscriptions2
  • Knockout Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Knockout Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Train Like a Boxer free?
Train Like a Boxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knockout free?
Knockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Like a Boxer or Knockout?
Knockout is rated higher. Train Like a Boxer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Knockout averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Train Like a Boxer or Knockout have ads?
Train Like a Boxer shows ads; Knockout does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Like a Boxer or Knockout?
Train Like a Boxer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Knockout weekly. Most recently, Train Like a Boxer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Knockout on October 6, 2026.

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