# Boxing Timer vs Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer has 6.7K 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 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.

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-pro-round-timer/id423335220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 30 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) | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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 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 Boxing Timer free?

Boxing Timer costs $1.99, 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, Boxing Timer or Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer?

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

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

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

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

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer monthly. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer on October 4, 2026.

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