Comparison

Boxing Round Timer vs Random Intervals

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

Random Intervals

Features
Currently charting
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Stop counting. Start reacting. Random is the ultimate sports timer app that keeps your body guessing with randomized intervals. Traditional timers let you mentally check out — Random forces you to stay present, react instantly, and push harder every single round. Why random intervals work: In real sports and competition, nothing is predictable. Random intervals train your body and mind to respond to the unexpected, boosting reaction time, mental toughness, and overall athletic performance. Science shows that variable training prevents adaptation plateaus and burns more calories than steady-state routines. 10 Workout Modes — All Randomized: • Random Timer — Fully customizable segments with random second durations. Save and load your favorite presets. • Random Tabata — Classic high-intensity intervals with an unpredictable twist. • Random EMOM — Every Minute On the Minute, but you never know exactly when. • Random AMRAP — As Many Reps As Possible with randomized round lengths. • Random Boxing — Round-based training with surprise rest periods. • Random Pyramid — Ascending and descending intervals that keep you guessing. • Random Pomodoro — Focus sessions with variable work and break periods. • Random Stopwatch — Count up with random audio alerts to change exercises. • Random Hidden — A pulsing countdown where the time is completely hidden. Trust your instincts. • Random Dice — Roll the dice to generate your next workout challenge. Features: • Editable segments — customize names, durations, and order • Preset system — save, load, and manage your favorite workouts • Favorites — star your most-used modes for quick access • Dark mode — full support with System, Light, and Dark themes • Audio & haptic feedback — never miss a transition • Apple Watch app — 6 workout modes right on your wrist • Clean, intuitive interface — zero learning curve Whether you're a CrossFit athlete, boxer, runner, or weekend warrior — Random makes every workout feel fresh. No two sessions are ever the same. Download now and embrace the chaos.

Screenshots

Boxing Round Timer4 screens
Random Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxing Round Timer at Free against Random Intervals's $0.99. Boxing Round Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Random Intervals's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Boxing Round Timer is free to download; Random Intervals costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, Random Intervals every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Boxing Round Timer versus Random Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxing Round TimerRandom Intervals
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.2 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank—#166 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamagori88Grzegorz Kowalewski

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

Random Intervals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boxing Round Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Random Intervals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxing Round Timer free?
Boxing Round Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Intervals free?
Random Intervals costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxing Round Timer or Random Intervals have ads?
Boxing Round Timer shows ads; Random Intervals does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxing Round Timer or Random Intervals?
Boxing Round Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Random Intervals every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boxing Round Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Random Intervals on September 18, 2026.

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