Comparison

Boxing Timer vs HitnMove App

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

Head to head
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

HitnMove App

This interval timer app is designed for boxing and martial arts training. It offers customizable rounds, rest periods, and performance analytics to help athletes and coaches optimize their workouts. Track progress, share summaries, and stay focused with background audio cues and an always-on display.

Highlights
  • Fully customizable timers
  • Quick timer presets
  • Performance tracking and analytics
  • Workout summaries and sharing
  • Background audio cues
  • Always-on display
  • Video tutorials
Features
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Step into the ring with HitnMove, the premier boxing and martial arts interval timer designed for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you are sparring, hitting the heavy bag, shadowboxing, or doing HIIT workouts, HitnMove provides the precision timing and analytics you need to maximize your performance. Train smarter, push harder, and never lose track of your rounds with an app built to keep you moving. Key Features: Fully Customizable Timers: Take complete control of your workout. Easily adjust round duration, rest periods, preparation time, and the total number of rounds to perfectly match your training goals. Quick Presets: Save your favorite timer configurations as presets. Jump straight into your boxing, MMA, or Tabata workouts with just one tap. Performance Tracking & Analytics: Monitor your dedication! View detailed charts and analytics of your completed workouts to track your training volume and progress over time. Workout Summaries & Sharing: Be proud of your sweat. Generate post-workout summaries and instantly share your achievements with your coach or friends via images or PDF exports. Background Audio & Alerts: Stay focused on your form. Clear audio cues and warning beeps guide you through your rounds, even when the app is running in the background. Always-On Display (Wakelock): Keep your timer visible. Our built-in wakelock feature ensures your screen stays on during your entire workout session, so you never miss a beat. Video Tutorials: Access intro videos directly within the app to learn the best ways to utilize the timer for your specific combat sports training. Why HitnMove? Designed with combat sports athletes in mind, HitnMove removes the distraction of clock-watching. With its highly visible interface, robust audio alerts, and detailed progress tracking, it acts as your personal cornerman—pushing you to hit harder and move faster. Download HitnMove today and elevate your training sessions to the championship level!

Screenshots

Boxing Timer4 screens
HitnMove App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HitnMove App at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. HitnMove App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Boxing Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HitnMove App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Boxing Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of HitnMove App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, HitnMove App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Timer versus HitnMove App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing TimerHitnMove App
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEffortless Code LimitedHitnMove

Customer experience

Boxing Timer

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

HitnMove App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HitnMove App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

None

HitnMove App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HitnMove App free?
HitnMove App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer or HitnMove App?
HitnMove App is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HitnMove App averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Boxing Timer or HitnMove App have ads?
Neither Boxing Timer nor HitnMove App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer or HitnMove App?
Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and HitnMove App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and HitnMove App on October 6, 2026.

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