# Timer for Workouts vs Boxing Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | Boxing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-round-app/id6468587275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Workout Timers | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Workout Timers | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime timers | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile for various use cases
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💡 Helpful for managing routines and schedules
- 🚀 Excellent for interval training and workouts
- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, low volume, or inconsistent)
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of background/locked screen functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with timer resetting or not working as expected
- 🔒 No Apple Watch support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-timer-round-app/id6468587275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxing Timer Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Timer Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Round Timer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*