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 provides advanced timers and customizable boxer profiles for boxing training. It offers adjustable round and interval timers, real-time workout insights, and performance tracking. Manage multiple profiles and customize workouts to enhance your boxing routine.

Highlights
  • Adjustable round and interval timers
  • Customizable boxer profiles
  • Complete session tracking
  • Real-time workout insights
  • Performance history tracking
  • Intuitive design
Features
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Boxing Timer is your all-in-one tool for boxing training, providing advanced timers, customizable boxer profiles, and complete session tracking. Whether you're a professional boxer or just starting, Boxing Timer helps you stay on top of your game with adjustable round and interval timers and real-time workout insights. Track your performance history, manage multiple boxer profiles, and customize your workout to fit your needs. The intuitive design ensures you stay focused on your training, and the built-in feedback system allows you to easily share your experience. Elevate your boxing routine today with Boxing Timer.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boxing Timer at none against Interval Timer's shown. Boxing Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 $3.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Boxing Timer every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBoxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.APPSURGE

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.2%

Boxing Timer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.291 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year

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.
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 5 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boxing Timer on September 24, 2026.

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