# Boxing Timer vs Boxing Timer Prof

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxing Timer at 97% against Boxing Timer Prof's 32%. Boxing Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Boxing Timer Prof's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Boxing Timer's written reviews are positive against 32% of Boxing Timer Prof's.

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, Boxing Timer Prof every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxing Timer | Boxing Timer Prof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928/reviews)** | [3.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-prof/id978829173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effortless Code Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/747180892) | [Maksim Pipkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/978829172) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer/id302923928)

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


### Boxing Timer Prof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-prof/id978829173)

This app provides a flexible timer for boxing training, allowing customization of round and rest times. It includes preparation and round signals, and can be used for other interval training sports. Advanced features allow sensor-based control without removing gloves.

**Highlights:** Customizable round and rest times, Preparation, start, and end signals, Periodical signals within rounds, Accelerometer/proximity sensor control, Support for Muay Thai, MMA, Tabata, CrossFit, Customizable sound options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxing Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Timer Prof free?

Boxing Timer Prof is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxing Timer or Boxing Timer Prof?

Boxing Timer is rated higher. Boxing Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Boxing Timer Prof averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Boxing Timer or Boxing Timer Prof have ads?

Boxing Timer Prof shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxing Timer or Boxing Timer Prof?

Boxing Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Boxing Timer Prof every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Boxing Timer Prof on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*