Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Boxing Timer

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 Timer

This interval timer app is designed for various combat sports and fitness training. It offers customizable round, break, and preparation timers, along with a round counter and dark mode. Users can create personalized workouts or use pre-set options.

Highlights
  • Customizable round timers
  • Break and preparation timers
  • Round counter
  • Pre-set and personalized workouts
  • Dark mode
Features
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Whether you need an interval timer for boxing, kickboxing, MMA, or any other sports, our interval timer is designed to meet your specific needs. With customizable round timers, break timers, and preparation timers, you can tailor your training sessions down to the second. Pre-Set or Personalize Choose from our ready-made presets for different sports or create your own. The power to personalize your workout is at your fingertips. Round Counter Keep an eye on your progress with our round counter feature, letting you know how many rounds you've completed and how many are left. Dark Mode for Comfort Train during the day or night with our adaptive dark theme, designed to be easy on your eyes in any lighting condition. Enhance your training routine with our easy-to-use interval timer app. Download now and let us be your timekeeper! Boxing Timer app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Boxing Timer does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR SUBSCRIBED USERS • No Ads • Unlimited number of sessions per day • Keep timer active in background. The timer remains active even if you switch to another app or turn off the screen. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Box-Timer/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Box-Timer/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts3 screens
Boxing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boxing Timer at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Timer for Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer for Workouts against 4.5 for Boxing Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 1.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Timer for Workouts's written reviews are positive against 83% of Boxing Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Boxing Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timer for Workouts versus Boxing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsBoxing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdAndy Sutanto

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 Timer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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 Timer

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 Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Boxing Timer Pro$1.997 Days
  • Workout Timer Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Round Timer Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxing Timer free?
Boxing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or Boxing Timer?
Timer for Workouts is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Boxing Timer averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Timer for Workouts or Boxing Timer have ads?
Boxing Timer shows ads; Timer for Workouts does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Boxing Timer?
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Boxing Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boxing Timer on September 18, 2026.

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