Comparison

Boxing Timer vs Boxing Timer for Workouts

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

Boxing Timer for Workouts

Features
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Boxing Timer: Train Like a Pro, Focus Like a Champion The ultimate interval timer that powers elite fighters and coaches worldwide. Experience professional-grade timing precision for boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and all combat sports. Are you tired of generic fitness timers that don't understand combat sports? Boxing Timer delivers authentic fight timing with zero distractions, so you can focus on what matters - perfecting your technique and building championship conditioning. Train With Professional Precision Authentic Preset Timers - Official round configurations for Boxing (3×3), MMA (5×5), Muay Thai (5×3), and more Competition-Ready Timing - Train exactly as you'll compete with accurate round structures Pro Audio Cues - Classic boxing bell and air horn signals just like in professional bouts Designed For Fighters, By Fighters Instant Visual Feedback - Green for active rounds, blue for rest, yellow for final countdown warnings Distraction-Free Interface - Clean, minimalist design that's easy to see from across the gym Complete Customization - Create your own timing protocols for specialized drills and training Train Anywhere, Anytime 100% Offline Functionality - No internet required, no accounts to create Hands-Free Training - Optional vibration alerts let you feel round changes without looking Battery Efficient - Designed to preserve power during long training sessions Whether you're an amateur fighter preparing for your first bout or a seasoned coach running a professional gym, Boxing Timer delivers the reliability and authenticity that serious combat athletes demand. Download now and experience the difference professional timing makes in your training!

Screenshots

Boxing Timer4 screens
Boxing Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Timer for Workouts at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Boxing Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

Boxing Timer for Workouts is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boxing Timer versus Boxing Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing TimerBoxing Timer for Workouts
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEffortless Code LimitedMOBILECRAFT LLC

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

Boxing Timer for Workouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Boxing Timer for Workouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxing Timer for Workouts free?
Boxing Timer for Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxing Timer or Boxing Timer for Workouts have ads?
Neither Boxing Timer nor Boxing Timer for Workouts shows ads.

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