# Round Timer vs Boxing Interval Timer

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Interval Timer at Free against Round Timer's $0.99. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (13K vs 21). Round Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Boxing Interval Timer is free to download; Round Timer costs $0.99 up front. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Round Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Round Timer's written reviews are positive against 59% of Boxing Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Timer | Boxing Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plain and Simple Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286228075) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) |

## What reviewers say

### Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072)

This app provides a customizable timer for various training and exercise routines. Set the duration for rounds, rest periods, and warning bells, with options for custom sound themes. It runs in the background and can play over your music.

**Highlights:** Customizable round and rest intervals, Adjustable warning bell, Background operation, Customizable sound themes, Record your own sounds, Plays over music

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for interval training
- 👍 Versatile for various workouts
- 🎶 Plays music in the background
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with sound/music integration
- 🔍 Difficult to use with gloves/sweaty hands
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 📱 Screen orientation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Alarms/sounds stop working after several rounds
- Saved workouts not loading properly
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a round counter
- Allow setting multiple timers/intervals
- Provide more customizable sound options
- Implement a warning sound before rest period ends


### Boxing Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various round-based sports and high-intensity interval training. Easily set times and sounds for preparation, rounds, and rest, with visual and auditory alerts to keep you on track during your workouts.

**Highlights:** Configurable sounds and times, Set preparation, round, and rest intervals, Inner round alerts, Color phase indication, Blinking warning alerts, Multiple custom profiles, Screen stays on automatically

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Versatile for various workouts
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer stops when phone is locked or app is in background
- 🐛 Inaccurate timer when switching apps
- 🔋 High battery consumption when screen is on
- 🔔 Lack of customizable sounds/alerts
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when switching apps or locking phone
- Ads interfere with timer functionality
- Inconsistent timer performance (slowing down, stopping)
- Inability to close ads or navigate around them

**Requested features**

- Allow timer to run in background
- Add more sound/alert options (e.g. boxing bell, countdown)
- Improve ad placement to avoid interrupting workouts
- Provide more customization options for timer settings
- Implement tracking features (e.g. total time, weekly progress)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Timer free?

Round Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Round Timer or Boxing Interval Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Round Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Round Timer or Boxing Interval Timer have ads?

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Round Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Round Timer or Boxing Interval Timer?

Round Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Round Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Boxing Interval Timer on October 12, 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.*