# Boxing Timer vs Timer Plus

The clearest difference is price: Timer Plus at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (60K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer Plus is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of Boxing Timer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Timer Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timer Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews) | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effortless Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/747180892) | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928)

This app provides a fully configurable round timer for boxing, sparring, and workouts. It alerts users to the start and end of each period with configurable bell sounds and optional vibration. The display can be enlarged for better visibility during training.

**Highlights:** Configurable time periods (prep, round, warning, rest), Colored backgrounds for stage indication, Round counter, Configurable bell sounds, Vibration alerts (iPhone only), Extra large landscape display, Disable auto-lock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 💪 Reliable and functional
- 📱 Large, visible display
- 🎧 Background music playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer arbitrarily turning off
- 🔊 Volume can be quiet with music
- 🔄 Custom timers duplicating
- 🎛️ Switching between custom workouts cumbersome
- 🔔 Limited sound options

**Reported bugs**

- App arbitrarily turning off during workouts, specifically around 57 seconds
- Custom timers duplicating every time they are used
- Non-compatibility issues with older iPod Touch devices

**Requested features**

- Add 'sticks' as a sound for boxing timer
- Voice over at the start of the round
- Add a round limit feature
- Integrate iPod playlists directly
- More sound choices or ability to upload own sounds


### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

Boxing Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer or Timer Plus?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Timer Plus averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.

### Do Boxing Timer or Timer Plus have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.

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

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Timer Plus on October 7, 2026.

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