Comparison

Boxing Timer vs Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Boxing Timer

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
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Boxing Timer is an application designed for your boxing training, sparring and workouts. Boxing Timer gives you a fully configurable round timer on your iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The application can also be used for other sports and training, such as Mixed Martial Arts, Grappling, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Wrestling and any other sports requiring timed rounds. The application counts each round for you and uses a classic digital display for time. Boxing Timer is designed to alert you of the current period at all times. Your iPhone or iPod touch can be rotated to provide an extra large time display. Bells signal the start and end of each round and also a warning period. Boxing Timer has the following features: • Configurable time periods for the preparation, round, warning period, and rest period • Coloured backgrounds signifying the particular stage of the round • Round counter • Bell sounds are configurable to indicate the start and end of rounds and the warning period • Vibration (iPhone only) to indicate the start and end of rounds and the warning period • Sounds effects and/or vibration (iPhone only) may be turned off • Extra large landscape display • Classic digital time display • Auto-lock can be disabled to prevent screen locking during rounds • Tap anywhere on the screen to start/pause • Timer position can be saved when application is exited • Runs in the background on devices that support multitasking Note: If your rounds are being interrupted by your device's Auto-Lock feature, then please switch "Auto-Lock" to off in your Boxing Timer's Options screen.

About

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

This interval training app automates your exercise, rest, and cooldown periods for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and sprints. It offers customizable intervals, voice guidance, and music integration to enhance focus and workout efficiency. Track your progress with Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • Automated exercise and rest intervals
  • Customizable workout presets
  • Voice and beep guidance
  • Music integration
  • Apple Health support
  • Color-coded display
Features
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Tabata Stopwatch Pro is the ultimate Tabata Interval Timer that works for 'all' your interval training needs. You can use it with Tabata, HIIT, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, interval running, sprints, etc. Tabata Stopwatch Pro is a universal (both iPhone and iPad) feature packed interval timer for people who follow the Tabata training method. The main thing the Tabata app will aid you with is automating your exercise, rest, cooldown and other intervals. As simple as this sounds, it has a profound effect on your workout. You will be able to concentrate much better, won’t have to constantly count and honestly the whole workout just goes by faster. Try it with your Tabata, HIIT, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, interval running, sprints, and other workouts. Designed with both beginners and advanced users in mind Tabata Stopwatch Pro comes ready to use with basic Tabata already set up for you. As you gain more experience you can customize all intervals to match your pace. You may even create and store your own interval presets to quickly change to different workouts. The app is loaded with beeps that help identify what part of a workout you are in, interval beeps for example tell you when a new interval has started. Tabata Stopwatch Pro also has voice support that announces intervals to further help you focus on your workout. Oh and what would an exercise app be without music, select your favorite tracks and enjoy that workout. The Apple Health app is supported and the Tabata app will write your workout times, calorie burned estimates and heart rates (needs a heart rate monitor and Pro purchase) after each workout. By far the best app for Tabata training available for your iPhone and iPad, this Tabata Timer app is well over a decade old with millions of downloads worldwide. Try out TSP you might really like it. Doesn't Include: - The free version limits the number of workouts every 7 days. - Self support with FAQs available on the help page linked below. Includes: + Pro grade Tabata timer. + Ready to use out of the box. Classic Tabata already set up for you. + Simple to use, just push play. + Works on both iPhone and iPad. + Comes with 2 beautiful themes. + Color coded display visible from afar. Colors represent the amount of energy you are using in an interval. + Customize initial countdown and warmup time. + Customize exercise, rest, recovery and cooldown intervals. + Adjust the number of sets and cycles to match your pace. + Jump between intervals in the middle of a workout as needed. + Build presets to support your multiple interval training needs (Pro purchase needed). + Pause your workouts if needed. + Works with the screen locked and in your pocket. + Interval beeps for each individual interval. Need a separate beep to mark when it's time to rest, no problem. + Interval vibration. + Continuous beeps. + Three second beeps. + Halfway beeps. + Voice assist so that you focus on your workout and not the screen. + Workout to music from your iPod. + Set music to pause to hear beeps and voice assist clearly. + Shuffle tracks or albums to suit your taste and workout. + Apple Health support. Pro Features Subscription: Some features of the app require a paid Pro Features In App Subscription. These include unlimited number of workouts, no ads, access to announcement settings, the ability to use chest strap heart rate monitors and more sounds. Learn more about these by clicking on the GET PRO button in the app settings on the top right. Health Disclaimer: Exercising can be extremely stressful for the body, please consult your doctor, trainer or coach before using this app. This app does not aim to teach, coach or guide you with fitness, exercises or working out. It is a utility for people (adults only) who already know what they are doing and why. Further, calculations for workout times, calories burned and heart rates when working out are only approximations and should not be used for any medical purposes.

Screenshots

Boxing Timer4 screens
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (74K vs 8). Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer has 74K 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 79% of Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Boxing Timer versus Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing TimerTabata Timer and HIIT Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.8 (74K ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings874K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEffortless Code LimitedAnuj Seth

Customer experience

Boxing Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

All ratings73,691 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews676 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Boxing Timer

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

From 74K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Helpful voice prompts and audio cues
  • 💪 Effective for HIIT and circuit training
  • 🎶 Ability to play music during workouts

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version with restrictions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🔍 Lack of visual indicators for exercise progress
  • 🔊 Loud audio alerts that can't be adjusted
  • 🔁 Inability to edit saved workout presets

Bugs and requests

Boxing Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Add a secondary background timer for breaks
  • Add a progress timer through the round (e.g., beep every minute)
  • Label at the top of the screen to indicate current timer
  • Volume control feature
  • Ability to set preparation time more than 10 minutes

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Purchased pro version not restoring properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to label and customize individual intervals
  • Option to create more complex interval sequences
  • Integration with wearable devices and fitness trackers
  • Customizable audio alerts and voice prompts
  • Improved workout history and progress tracking

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Features Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Features$19.99

Questions

Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer free?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer or Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer averages 4.8 from 74K ratings.
Do Boxing Timer or Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer have ads?
Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer or Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer?
Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer on October 6, 2026.

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