# Interval Timer vs Boxing Timer & Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxing Timer & Interval Timer at 100% against Interval Timer's 69%. Boxing Timer & Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 30) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Boxing Timer & Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Timer & Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boxing Timer & Interval Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Boxing Timer & Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Boxing Timer & Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-and-interval-timer/id1643412616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Daniel Chernyshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263001766) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free version works well
- 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
- 👍 Flexible for different workouts
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Provides visual and audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
- 🔋 Drains battery when used
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Incompatible with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block functionality
- App freezes or crashes
- Timer doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

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


### Boxing Timer & Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-and-interval-timer/id1643412616)

Customize your martial arts training with a flexible interval timer. Set rounds, breaks, and receive sound alerts. Supports background operation and dynamic island for seamless workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout profiles, Proximity sensor control, Adjustable background colors, Round and break time settings, Sound alerts, Dynamic Island support, Background operation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Boxing Timer Premium | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Timer & Interval Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Boxing Timer & Interval Timer?

Boxing Timer & Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Boxing Timer & Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Boxing Timer & Interval Timer have ads?

Both Interval Timer and Boxing Timer & Interval Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Boxing Timer & Interval Timer?

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Boxing Timer & Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Boxing Timer & Interval Timer on August 15, 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.*