# Gymborg Boxing Timer vs SparTime

The clearest difference is rating: Gymborg Boxing Timer at 4.7 against SparTime's 4.0. Gymborg Boxing Timer also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). SparTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gymborg Boxing Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SparTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gymborg Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymborg Boxing Timer has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gymborg Boxing Timer ships an update every 3 months, SparTime every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymborg Boxing Timer | SparTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymborg-boxing-timer/id1505212637/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartime-sparring-round-timer/id6749504612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [MefjuDev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777787735) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymborg Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymborg-boxing-timer/id1505212637)

This app provides a customizable round timer for various combat sports, HIIT, and interval training. Easily set up profiles for different sports, manage round durations, and receive alerts for transitions. Enjoy seamless music playback during your workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable round profiles, Round and break alerts, Adjustable warm-up time, Music playback integration, Color-coded intervals, Always On mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |


### SparTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartime-sparring-round-timer/id6749504612)

This application provides a customizable interval timer for martial arts and combat sports training. It features adjustable round and rest periods, bell alerts, and warnings before round completion. Designed for various disciplines, it offers a distraction-free interface suitable for sparring, drills, and coaching.

**Highlights:** Customizable round and rest times, Bell and clapper alerts, 10-second round end warnings, Clean, distraction-free interface, Dark mode, Supports various combat sports

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| SparTime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymborg Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is SparTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gymborg Boxing Timer or SparTime?

Gymborg Boxing Timer is rated higher. Gymborg Boxing Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while SparTime averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gymborg Boxing Timer or SparTime have ads?

Gymborg Boxing Timer shows ads; SparTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gymborg Boxing Timer or SparTime?

Gymborg Boxing Timer ships an update every 3 months, and SparTime every 4 days. Most recently, Gymborg Boxing Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and SparTime on October 25, 2026.

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