Boxing Round Timer vs Tabata Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Tabata Timer
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TABATA TIMER - Fast, focused, and built for real-world training Crush intervals without fuss. This Tabata timer helps you start faster, push harder, and track progress with zero distractions. Perfect for HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing, running sprints, kettlebells, or quick at-home sessions. Core features: - One-tap Start & Presets: Classic Tabata (20s work / 10s rest × 8) plus custom presets for HIIT, EMOM, and circuit rounds. - Flexible Intervals: Configure warm-up, work, rest, rounds, sets, and cool-down-save as templates. - Clear Audio & Haptics: Distinct sounds and vibration cues for start, rest, last-seconds countdown, and transitions (works in background). - Voice Coach: Optional spoken countdowns, next interval cues, and round markers. - Music-friendly: Timer sounds duck music so you can keep your playlist rolling. - Big, High-Contrast Display: At-a-glance time left, next interval, current round/set, and total progress. - Quick Controls: Pause, skip, add time, or repeat the last interval mid-workout. - Widgets & Quick Start: Jump into your favorite preset right from your home screen (where supported). - Dark Mode & Themes: Train day or night with clean, readable colors. - Offline by Design: No account required to start training. How it works: - Pick a preset (or build your own in seconds). - Hit Start-follow the sounds, voice cues, and on-screen progress. - Save the session or repeat it next time. - Personalization - Adjustable beep types, volumes, haptics, and last-seconds countdown. - Custom round/set naming (e.g., “Push-ups”, “Burpees”). - Smart screen-awake option during workouts. - Progress & history - Workout log with duration, rounds completed, and notes. - Personal bests and streak highlights to keep you consistent. Who it’s for: - Athletes and coaches who need reliable intervals. - Busy people who want effective 4-20 minute sessions. - Runners, cyclists, and boxers needing structured efforts. - Home, gym, or outdoor training. - Why choose this timer - Fast setup, zero clutter-made for training, not tapping. - Reliable cues you can hear and feel-on lock screen or with music. - Flexible enough for any protocol, from Tabata sprints to strength circuits. - Accessibility & safety - Large fonts, high contrast, and haptics support. - Remember to consult a professional before intense exercise and train within your limits. Privacy Policy: https://shorturl.at/slLoz Terms of Use: https://shorturl.at/28Bhy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxing Round Timer at none against Tabata Timer's 2. Boxing Round Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tabata Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tabata Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Boxing Round Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, Tabata Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxing Round Timer | Tabata Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gamagori88 | MOBIQO LTD |
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
Tabata Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxing Round Timer
No in-app purchases
Tabata Timer
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Annual subscription$29.991 Year
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