# Round Timer vs Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer at Free against Round Timer's $0.99. Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 21). Round Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (74% vs 61%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer is free to download; Round Timer costs $0.99 up front. Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Round Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer has 6.7K 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 61% of Boxing Timer Pro Round 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 Timer Pro Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Round Timer | Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-timer/id286228072/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-pro-round-timer/id423335220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 30 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) | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) |

## 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 Timer Pro Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-pro-round-timer/id423335220)

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports training, including boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. It features adjustable preparation, round, and rest times with visual and auditory alerts. The app also includes music integration and external display support for gym use.

**Highlights:** Fully configurable sounds and times, Large time display with color indication, Preparation, round, warning, and rest timers, Workout DJ music integration, External display support (AirPlay), Programmable presets, Authentic sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Three Month | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Six Month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Best boxing app
- 🚀 Very good timer
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Outstanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Only 6 presets
- 🐛 Glitchy at best
- 🐛 Upgrade
- 🐛 Newest update bricks app
- 🐛 Free option gone?

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription model issues for existing users
- Free version no longer functional

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add more than 6 presets
- More flexible timer options (e.g. adding 30 seconds, then a minute, then 30 seconds, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Round Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer free?

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

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

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer is rated higher. Round Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

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

Neither Round Timer nor Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer shows ads.

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

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

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