Boxing Timer vs Rounds Workout Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Rounds Workout Timer
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Rounds is the interval timer built for people who train seriously. Build your own circuits with custom work/rest phases, organize your exercises in series, and let Rounds guide you through every rep and voice announcements, Live Activities on your Lock Screen, and real-time notifications so you never miss a transition. FEATURES • Unlimited circuits and sessions (Premium) • Custom series, rounds, and rest times • Voice coaching in your language • Live Activity on Lock Screen during workout • Full history with streaks and stats • Works in background and music keeps playing Start free. Go Premium to unlock everything. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rounds-workout-timer-mention-legal.vercel.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rounds Workout Timer at Free against Boxing Timer's $1.99. Rounds Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Boxing Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.
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Rounds Workout Timer is free to download; Boxing Timer costs $1.99 up front. Rounds Workout Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, Rounds Workout Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxing Timer | Rounds Workout Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Effortless Code Limited | Guillaume AMBROISE |
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
Rounds Workout Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxing Timer
No in-app purchases
Rounds Workout Timer
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$8.991 Year
Questions
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