# Boxing Timer vs Seconds Interval Timer

The clearest difference is price: Seconds Interval Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (24K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (97% vs 75%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Seconds Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K 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 75% of Seconds 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, Seconds Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Seconds Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 74.8% 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 | **#158** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effortless Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/747180892) | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) |

## 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


### Seconds Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Full-screen colored display, Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, Voice and audio alerts, Music assignment per interval, Background operation, Apple Health integration, Stopwatch and countdown timer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workout app
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Versatile for various workouts
- 👍 Easy to create and edit timers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional audio issues
- 🔍 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Time-consuming to set up complex workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Timer sometimes stops working unexpectedly
- Issues with restoring purchases on new devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change beep/alert volume independently
- Option to delay transition between intervals
- Sync workouts across devices
- More preset workout templates
- Heart rate monitoring integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is Seconds Interval Timer free?

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

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

Seconds Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

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

Neither Boxing Timer nor Seconds Interval Timer shows ads.

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

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

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