Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Boxing iTimer Lite

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

Head to head
About

Timer for Workouts

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers customizable intervals, background operation, and audible countdowns to keep users focused on their training. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it simplifies interval timing for effective workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Support for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuits
  • Background operation with alerts
  • Audible countdowns
  • Fullscreen landscape mode
  • Save and switch between multiple timers
Features
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The workout timer trusted by athletes, coaches and gym-goers since 2013. Repeat is built for one thing: keeping you moving through every round, set and interval of your training. Whether you're grinding through Tabata sprints, HIIT circuits, EMOM workouts, AMRAP rounds, boxing intervals, CrossFit WODs or simple rest-work cycles - Repeat handles the timing so you can focus on the effort. –– Built for every workout style: • Tabata — 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds. Set it once, go. • HIIT — custom work and rest intervals with unlimited repeats • EMOM — every minute on the minute, as many rounds as you need • Circuit training — chain multiple exercises with timed stations • Boxing / MMA — round timers with rest between rounds • CrossFit — AMRAPs, intervals and timed WODs • Yoga & stretching — hold timers with gentle alerts • Running — walk/run intervals for couch-to-5K and beyond –– Dead simple to use: Set your work time, rest time, number of rounds and press Start. Name your timers to keep them organized. That's it. –– Keeps going when you put your phone down: Runs in the background with audio and notification alerts. Lock your screen, switch apps, put your phone in your pocket — Repeat will tell you when to move and when to rest. –– Audible countdown: Hear "3, 2, 1" before each phase transition so you're always ready for what's next. Configurable from 3 to 10 seconds. –– Fullscreen landscape mode: Prop your phone on the gym floor and see a giant countdown from across the room. Phase colors change so you know work from rest at a glance. Everything you need: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Work, rest, prepare and cool down phases • Sets with rest between sets • Up to 999 repeats and 999 sets with Pro • 50+ alert sounds including voice commands • Save multiple timers and switch between them • Precise to the second • Background alerts — no need to keep the app open • Clean, minimal interface with no clutter Repeat is used daily by personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, martial arts instructors, yoga teachers and hundreds of thousands of people who just want a timer that works and gets out of the way. -------------- Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-repeat

About

Boxing iTimer Lite

This interval timer is designed for various sports and training routines, including boxing, HIIT, and yoga. It offers customizable settings, background operation, and music playback, ensuring uninterrupted workouts. The app provides a clear visual status and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Saved presets
  • Customizable round ending notice
  • Background operation
  • Locked phone compatibility
  • Simultaneous music playback
  • Progress chart
  • Color-coded intervals
Features
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Stop watching the clock. Boxing iTimer lets you focus entirely on training while it handles your rounds. Trusted by fighters, coaches, and gyms worldwide — 4.9 stars across 6,600+ ratings. FEATURES - Start your first session in under 30 seconds - Save and reuse your favorite presets - Customizable round-ending notice so you're never caught off guard - Screen stays on so you always see your status - Runs fully in the background and on a locked device - Keeps your music playing mid-session - Progress Chart shows rounds, current time, and remaining time - Color-coded display: Green = Round, Red = Break, Orange = Round Ending - Continuous intervals supported — run rounds back-to-back with no breaks PERFECT FOR Boxing • MMA • Kickboxing • HIIT • Tabata • CrossFit • Yoga • Sparring By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts3 screens
Boxing iTimer Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boxing iTimer Lite at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Boxing iTimer Lite also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (98% vs 77%). Timer for Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Timer for Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Boxing iTimer Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boxing iTimer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Timer for Workouts's written reviews are positive against 98% of Boxing iTimer Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Boxing iTimer Lite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer for Workouts versus Boxing iTimer Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsBoxing iTimer Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (6.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews98.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K6.7K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdAlexApps.Net Co

Customer experience

Timer for Workouts

All ratings1,388 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative20.2%

Boxing iTimer Lite

All ratings6,679 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews562 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.1%

Bugs and requests

Timer for Workouts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Timers not working consistently
  • Sound issues and notifications not working as expected
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Difficulty deleting or managing timers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options for timer sounds and alerts
  • Ability to schedule timers to repeat at specific times
  • Support for multiple timers/intervals running simultaneously
  • Improved background/locked screen functionality
  • Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables

Boxing iTimer Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Workout Timers$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Workout Timers3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime timers$19.99
3 purchases

Boxing iTimer Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Powerful Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Champion Supporter$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxing iTimer Lite free?
Boxing iTimer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or Boxing iTimer Lite?
Boxing iTimer Lite is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Boxing iTimer Lite averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.
Do Timer for Workouts or Boxing iTimer Lite have ads?
Boxing iTimer Lite shows ads; Timer for Workouts does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Boxing iTimer Lite?
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Boxing iTimer Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boxing iTimer Lite on September 22, 2026.

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