Comparison

Boxing Timer vs Spar Time

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

Head to head
About

Boxing Timer

This app provides customizable round and interval timers for various combat sports and fitness routines. It features built-in presets, a custom timer option, and audio/haptic cues. Advanced features like a voice coach and additional bells are available with an optional upgrade.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest times
  • 23 built-in workout presets
  • Round bell, warning clacker, and haptics
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Workout session history export
Features
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Boxing Timer is a round and interval timer for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, HIIT and Tabata. Set the rounds, rest and prep, and let the bell do the counting. FREE TO USE - 23 built-in presets: boxing, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, HIIT/Tabata, and CrossFit-style EMOM and AMRAP - Custom timer: any round, rest, prep and warning time, in 5-second steps; save one custom preset and edit it any time - Round bell, a 10-second warning clacker and haptics; keeps running with the screen locked and sounds over your music - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with Pause and Skip buttons - Apple Watch remote: round, countdown, Stop, Play/Pause and Skip on your wrist (the iPhone runs the timer and rings the bell) - History of your sessions, rounds and total time, stored only on your device; export it as a CSV file BOXING TIMER PRO (optional) Weekly, monthly, yearly or one-time purchase. Removes all ads and adds the Voice Coach (spoken rounds and a random numbered combo caller), the Air Horn and Gong bells, unlimited saved presets, and the weekly chart and day streak in History. ADS AND PERMISSIONS The free version shows ads (Google AdMob): a banner on the timer screen while no workout is running, and an ad that can appear when you come back to the app. Ads never appear during a workout or in the 2 minutes after it. On first launch the app asks for permission to track you (App Tracking Transparency) and, where required, shows Google's consent form. This only decides whether ads are personalised; the timer works the same if you say no. No account or sign-up. The timer works offline; ads and purchases need an internet connection. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

Spar Time

This app provides a customizable round timer for boxing, HIIT, and interval training. It features dynamic color-coded stages, sound alerts, and background operation to keep users focused and on schedule during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable round, warm-up, and rest durations
  • Up to 15 rounds support
  • Color-coded stages for warm-up, fight, and rest
  • Sound and vibration alerts for transitions
  • Background operation
  • Dark mode support
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Spar Time – The Ultimate Boxing Round Timer! Take your boxing and fitness training to the next level with Spar Time, a fully customizable round timer designed for fighters, athletes, and HIIT enthusiasts. Whether you're sparring, hitting the heavy bag, or doing interval training, Spar Time keeps you on track with a clear visual timer, sound alerts, and smooth transitions between rounds. Key Features: Customizable Timer Settings – Adjust the warm-up, fight, and rest durations to fit your training needs. Set up to 15 rounds to match real fight conditions. Dynamic Stage Colors & Animations – Instantly recognize whether you're warming up (blue), fighting (red), or resting (green) with color-coded backgrounds and smooth transitions. Clear & Simple Interface – Large, easy-to-read timer with a monospace digital clock, round counter, and progress indicator. Start, Pause & Reset Anytime – Control the timer with responsive buttons and a confirmation prompt before resetting. Sound & Vibration Alerts – Stay focused with boxing bell sounds for transitions and optional muting when you need silence. Auto-Pause When Editing Settings – Need to tweak your rounds? The timer automatically pauses and resumes once settings are saved. Dark Mode Support – Seamlessly adapts to light or dark mode for better visibility in any environment. Works in the Background – No interruptions! The timer continues even if you switch apps. Perfect For: Boxers & MMA Fighters – Structure your rounds like a real fight with proper timing. HIIT & Interval Workouts – Optimize your rest and work periods for maximum gains. Trainers & Coaches – Guide students through organized and effective training sessions. Anyone Who Wants Precision in Their Workouts! Get Ready for Your Best Workout Yet! No more guessing break times or losing track of rounds – Spar Time keeps you focused, disciplined, and on schedule. Download now and start training like a pro!

Screenshots

Boxing Timer3 screens
Spar Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spar Time at none against Boxing Timer's 4. Spar Time also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boxing Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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. Boxing Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Spar Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Timer versus Spar Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing TimerSpar Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezRelja Bulajic

Customer experience

Boxing Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spar Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Boxing Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Spar Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spar Time free?
Spar Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxing Timer or Spar Time have ads?
Boxing Timer shows ads; Spar Time does not.

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