Comparison

Interval Timer vs Boxing Timer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times
  • Runs in background and with screen locked
  • Music playlist integration
  • Save settings as templates
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate
  • Post workouts to social media
Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Produced by Polycents! Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

About

Boxing Timer

This app guides users through martial arts training sessions with customizable round durations and rest periods. It offers pre-set workout profiles for various combat sports or allows users to create their own personalized training plans.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest times
  • Pre-set workout profiles
  • Create personal training plans
  • Guides users through workouts
  • Supports various combat sports
Features
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Meet Boxing Timer Pro! App used to properly conduct martial arts training. Thanks to our app you will develop your trainings. The application will guide you from the beginning to the end of the workout. Use ready-made workout profiles or create your own. In the application you will find specially prepared workouts with appropriate breaks and the duration of the round. The profiles that appear in the app are: • Classic boxing • MMA training • Amateur Boxing • Muay Thais • Kick Boxing You can also adjust your training to your personal preferences by setting the number of rounds, round time, rest time between runes and preparation time. Privacy Policy: https://chocho.io/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://chocho.io/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.5 against Boxing Timer's 4.0. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 75 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 3). Boxing Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Boxing Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Boxing Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Boxing Timer every 75 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBoxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 75 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Szymon Dziedzic

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,592 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.4%

Boxing Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

Boxing Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Boxing Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium access$9.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Boxing Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Boxing Timer averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Boxing Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Boxing Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Boxing Timer every 75 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Boxing Timer on July 21, 2026.

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