# Boxing Timer vs Boxing Interval Timer

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Interval Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (13K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxing Interval Timer is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Boxing Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Interval Timer has 13K 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 59% of Boxing Interval Timer'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, Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Boxing Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer/id1318795527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effortless Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/747180892) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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


### 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 Boxing Timer free?

Boxing Timer costs $1.99, 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, Boxing Timer or Boxing Interval Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Boxing Interval Timer averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

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

Boxing Interval Timer shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.

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

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Boxing Interval Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Boxing Interval Timer on October 6, 2026.

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