Comparison

Boxing Round Timer vs Simple Interval 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

Simple Interval Timer

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, action, and break durations
  • Plain and simple design
  • Saves last 5 configurations
  • Runs in the background
  • iOS screen dimming prevention
  • Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring
Features
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Simple Interval Timer (SIT) can be used for any kind of interval training, such as running, cycling, HIIT sessions (including Tabata method), stretching, etc. SIT is exactly what you would expect. An interval timer, which is easy to set up and use. It features a nice plain design, with no unnecessary controls. Adjust Number of Sets, Action and Break duration to your needs and you are ready to go! On the iOS an extra switch control allows you to prevent the screen from dimming. SIT remembers the last 5 configurations you have used. Swipe left across the Settings screen to switch to another configuration. SIT can run in the background, while you are playing music, watching videos or doing anything else on your iOS device. SIT Watch features the same simplicity as the iOS app while offering the same functionality, plus it will measure your heartbeat during the workout sessions. The recordings will be available in the Apple's Health app. SIT Watch runs independently of the phone, so no need to have your phone around during your workouts (although you will need your phone during the very first time you launch SIT watch). SIT lets you avoid any tedious set up and focus on your training!

Screenshots

Boxing Round Timer4 screens
Simple Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Interval Timer at 4.9 against Boxing Round Timer's 3.2. Simple Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 49). Boxing Round Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple Interval Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Boxing Round Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Boxing Round Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Simple Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, Simple Interval Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Boxing Round Timer versus Simple Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Round TimerSimple Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (49 ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings495.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamagori880FF

Customer experience

Boxing Round Timer

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

Simple Interval Timer

All ratings5,444 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Boxing Round Timer

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful app
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔔 Clear bell sound
  • 💡 Good options for rounds, rest time, and time
  • 👍 Flexible for various activities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, low volume, inconsistent)
  • 🔒 Can't run in background or with screen locked
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🐛 Crashes, freezes, or stops working

Simple Interval Timer

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
  • 💰 Actually free, no paywall
  • 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues
  • 🎶 Works well with music playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⚙️ Limited customization options
  • 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔍 Difficulty deleting/managing saved configurations

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

Simple Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer stops working when screen is locked
  • Countdown beeps not syncing with timer
  • Interval times not accurately tracked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name and delete saved configurations
  • More granular interval time settings (e.g., 1-second increments)
  • Stronger haptic feedback on Apple Watch
  • Integration with workout tracking apps

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Round Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Interval Timer

One-time4
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Americano$1.99
  • Ad-free version$2.99
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  • Caramel Cappuccino$2.99

Questions

Is Boxing Round Timer free?
Boxing Round Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxing Round Timer or Simple Interval Timer?
Simple Interval Timer is rated higher. Boxing Round Timer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Simple Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Boxing Round Timer or Simple Interval Timer have ads?
Both Boxing Round Timer and Simple Interval Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Round Timer or Simple Interval Timer?
Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Interval Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Boxing Round Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple Interval Timer on September 22, 2026.

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