# Interval Timer vs Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer at none against Interval Timer's shown. Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Pro Round Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-pro-round-timer/id423335220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [SIMPLETOUCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285750159) |

## 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 Pro Round Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-pro-round-timer/id423335220)

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports training, including boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. It features adjustable preparation, round, and rest times with visual and auditory alerts. The app also includes music integration and external display support for gym use.

**Highlights:** Fully configurable sounds and times, Large time display with color indication, Preparation, round, warning, and rest timers, Workout DJ music integration, External display support (AirPlay), Programmable presets, Authentic sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Three Month | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Six Month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Best boxing app
- 🚀 Very good timer
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Outstanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Only 6 presets
- 🐛 Glitchy at best
- 🐛 Upgrade
- 🐛 Newest update bricks app
- 🐛 Free option gone?

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription model issues for existing users
- Free version no longer functional

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add more than 6 presets
- More flexible timer options (e.g. adding 30 seconds, then a minute, then 30 seconds, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer?

Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer have ads?

Interval Timer shows ads; Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer does not.

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

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer on September 22, 2026.

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