# Boxing Timer vs BoxBell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoxBell at none against Boxing Timer's 4. BoxBell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Boxing Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxing Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BoxBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, BoxBell every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | BoxBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582) | [Seunghwa BAEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892791489) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-rounds-and-hiit/id1551528539)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### BoxBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbell-boxingtimer/id6797971274)

This app provides a simple and intuitive round timer for boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and interval training. It features customizable round and rest durations, with distinct bell sounds for round starts, ends, and 30-second warnings, replicating a real gym experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable round and rest times, Bell alerts for round start/end, 30-second warning bell, 1-12 or unlimited rounds, Korean and English language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is BoxBell free?

BoxBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Boxing Timer or BoxBell have ads?

Boxing Timer shows ads; BoxBell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer or BoxBell?

Boxing Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxBell every 10 days. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and BoxBell on October 25, 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.*