# Shadow Boxing Workout App vs React Workouts

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Boxing Workout App at none against React Workouts's shown. Shadow Boxing Workout App also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). React Workouts's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Boxing Workout App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and React Workouts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shadow Boxing Workout App against 5.0 for React Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Boxing Workout App has 3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Shadow Boxing Workout App's written reviews are positive against 100% of React Workouts's.

Shadow Boxing Workout App ships an update weekly, React Workouts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Boxing Workout App | React Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-boxing-workout-app/id1510911574/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-workouts/id6447080291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Gauthier](https://appshunter.io/developer/834944348) | [Morales MMA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680255381) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Boxing Workout App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-boxing-workout-app/id1510911574)

This app provides virtual boxing coaching for home or gym training. It offers pre-made sessions or allows you to create custom workouts with various exercises and intensity levels. Learn boxing techniques, improve skills, and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Virtual boxing coach, Customizable workouts, Pre-made training sessions, No equipment required, Tutorial videos for techniques, Variety of boxing drills, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🤝 Excellent customer service
- 🔥 Effective workouts
- 🧠 Helps improve focus and technique
- 🎨 Customizable workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voice commands
- 💰 Premium features locked behind subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and editing custom workouts
- 🔊 Audio issues when receiving phone calls

**Reported bugs**

- Voice commands not always responsive
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

- Slower pace for beginners
- More detailed instructions on defense and footwork
- Ability to save and edit custom workouts
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Kickboxing or Muay Thai workouts


### React Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-workouts/id6447080291)

This app guides combat sports athletes through shadow boxing and bag work with custom sound and visual cues. It offers random and personalized workout modes to improve technique, reaction time, and form.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound and visual cues, Random workout generator, Personalized custom workout builder, Action and rest time configuration, English and Spanish language support, Expert-designed premium workouts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Boxing Workout App free?

Shadow Boxing Workout App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is React Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Boxing Workout App or React Workouts?

React Workouts is rated higher. Shadow Boxing Workout App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while React Workouts averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shadow Boxing Workout App or React Workouts have ads?

React Workouts shows ads; Shadow Boxing Workout App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Boxing Workout App or React Workouts?

Shadow Boxing Workout App ships an update weekly, and React Workouts every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Boxing Workout App was updated on October 1, 2026 and React Workouts on June 28, 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.*