Comparison

Boxing Round Timer vs KruBoss Boxing Timer

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

Head to head
About

Boxing Round Timer

This interval timer is designed for boxing and other exercises, offering a simple interface for easy setup. Customize round numbers, round duration, and interval times to suit your workout needs. It automatically pauses for calls or other apps.

Highlights
  • Customizable rounds (1-15 or infinity)
  • Adjustable round and interval times
  • Automatic pause for calls/other apps
  • Simple and intuitive user interface
  • Suitable for boxing and various exercises
Features
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A round timer for boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, HIIT and Tabata training. Huge, high-contrast digits let you read the remaining time from across the gym. FEATURES • Your music keeps playing Use it with Apple Music or Spotify running. The gong is mixed over your music instead of interrupting it. • A real gong Recorded from an actual gong, not a synthesised beep. • A warning before the bell A sound marks the last 10 or 30 seconds of a round. You can turn it off. • The screen changes colour during rest Tell work from rest at a glance, without reading the numbers. • The screen stays awake Auto-lock is disabled while the timer runs, so you can leave the phone on the floor. • Vibration Get the cue without sound. Switch it on or off. SETTINGS • Round time: 30 seconds, or 1 to 10 minutes • Rest: 0 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 to 150 seconds, or 3 to 10 minutes • Rounds: 1 to 15, or unlimited TIPS • Wearing gloves? You can tap START with your tongue. • If the sounds are too quiet, check the ringer volume in Settings > Sounds & Haptics. NOTE • The timer does not advance while you are in another app. It resumes where it left off when you come back.

About

KruBoss Boxing Timer

This interval timer mimics the functionality of a real gym clock, offering a straightforward and ad-free experience for martial arts training. Its intuitive design ensures immediate usability for anyone familiar with gym environments.

Highlights
  • Real gym clock interface
  • Ad-free experience
  • Intuitive for martial artists
  • Straightforward functionality
Features
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KruBoss Boxing Timer the real deal, what you would find hanging on the wall of a real gym. Straight to the chase, no ads, free! If you've ever trained in martial arts, you already know how to use it.

Screenshots

Boxing Round Timer4 screens
KruBoss Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KruBoss Boxing Timer at 100% against Boxing Round Timer's 56%. KruBoss Boxing Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KruBoss Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Boxing Round Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of KruBoss Boxing Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Round Timer versus KruBoss Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Round TimerKruBoss Boxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (49 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamagori88Globules Interactive Limited

Customer experience

Boxing Round Timer

All ratings49 ratings
Positive55.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative40.8%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative34.6%

KruBoss Boxing Timer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boxing Round Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound stopped working
  • Timer stops when phone is locked or app is in background
  • Crashes after iOS 9 update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add 45 second rest time option
  • Distinguish rest rounds with visual cue
  • Add countdown before first round
  • Allow locking screen without pausing timer
  • Increase volume/customizable sound

KruBoss Boxing Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Round Timer

No in-app purchases

None

KruBoss Boxing Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Round Timer free?
Boxing Round Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KruBoss Boxing Timer free?
KruBoss Boxing Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Round Timer or KruBoss Boxing Timer?
KruBoss Boxing Timer is rated higher. Boxing Round Timer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while KruBoss Boxing Timer averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Boxing Round Timer or KruBoss Boxing Timer have ads?
Boxing Round Timer shows ads; KruBoss Boxing Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Round Timer or KruBoss Boxing Timer?
Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, and KruBoss Boxing Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Boxing Round Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and KruBoss Boxing Timer on September 12, 2026.

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