# Boxing Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Interval Timer is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K 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 73% of 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, Interval Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews) | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 143 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) | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) |

## 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


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568)

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

**Highlights:** Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times, Runs in background and with screen locked, Music playlist integration, Save settings as templates, Apple Health integration for heart rate, Post workouts to social media

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free version works well
- 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
- 👍 Flexible for different workouts
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Provides visual and audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
- 🔋 Drains battery when used
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Incompatible with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block functionality
- App freezes or crashes
- Timer doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

- Add notes to workouts
- Provide workout history and analytics
- Allow syncing with Apple Health
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

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

Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.5 from 19K ratings.

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

Interval Timer shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.

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

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Interval Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 7, 2026.

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