Comparison

NS Boxing vs TrailRun

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

Head to head
About

NS Boxing

This app provides guided boxing workout sessions with customizable round times and voice-guided punch combinations. It offers professional-quality callouts to maximize training effectiveness for all skill levels. The interface is designed for ease of use, even while wearing gloves.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout sessions
  • Voice-guided punch combinations
  • Adjustable round times and rest periods
  • Standard boxing number system or full punch names
  • Journal tool for progress tracking
  • Preset combinations designed by professionals
Features
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NS Boxing - Your Personal Corner Coach, no frills, no accounts, no data collection, no adds, just boxing workout sessions! First published in 2013, NS Boxing returns in 2025 with a complete rebuild and modernized interface. Part of the New School Army project but perfect for any boxing enthusiast, this essential training companion helps boxers of all levels perfect their technique through guided combination workouts. FEATURES: - Customizable workout sessions with adjustable round times, rest periods, and number of rounds - Voice-guided punch combinations that call out moves in real-time - Option to use standard boxing number system (1-2-3) or full punch names (Jab-Cross-Hook) - Adjustable voice speed and combo frequency to match your training intensity - Multiple voice options for clear audio cues during your workout - Clean, intuitive interface designed for use while wearing gloves - Specialized preset combinations designed by boxing professionals - Pause, resume, and skip functions for complete control of your training session - Simple settings menu to personalize your workout experience MORE: - Journal tool to track your progress and take notes - Links to external sites for the boxing news, associations and training Whether you're hitting the heavy bag, working mitts with a partner, or shadow boxing, NS Boxing delivers professional-quality combination callouts timed to maximize your training effectiveness. Perfect for beginners learning basic combinations, intermediate boxers developing their skills, or advanced fighters maintaining their edge. Train like a professional with NS Boxing - your digital corner coach from New School Army. New for 2025: Completely rebuilt from the ground up with enhanced voice clarity, more combination variations, and improved timing controls to match your skill level.

About

TrailRun

Achieve your trail running goals with a personalized, adaptive training plan. Track your progress, analyze runs with GPS data, and visualize terrain in 3D. Offers guidance on strength, nutrition, and mental preparation for all levels.

Highlights
  • Personalized adaptive training plans
  • GPS route tracking and analysis
  • 3D trail maps and terrain visualization
  • Trail-specific strength training
  • Nutrition and fueling strategy advice
  • Progress tracking and statistics
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Reach your trail running goal with a personalized training plan that adapts to you. First trail, comeback, progression, race preparation, or ultra goal: TrailRun builds your training around your level, availability, and objective. Follow your preparation week after week, track your runs, analyze your progress, and adapt your plan as you move toward your goal. A TRAINING PLAN BUILT AROUND YOUR GOAL Your training should adapt to your goal and your everyday life — not the other way around. • Personalized plans based on your level, goal, and availability • Preparation for your first trail • Progress in endurance, elevation gain, and technical terrain • Gradual return to training • Race preparation from 10K to ultra distances • Trail-specific strength training • Sessions that evolve as you progress FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS WEEK AFTER WEEK Keep a clear view of your goal and what you still need to work on. • See your upcoming sessions at a glance • Track your consistency and progress • Follow your evolution throughout the plan • Stay on track toward your goal • Analyze your training after every run A TRAINING CALENDAR THAT FITS YOUR LIFE A change of plans should not derail your entire preparation. • Clear and simple weekly schedule • Drag and drop sessions from one day to another • Easily reschedule or cancel a workout • Adapt your week when your availability changes TRACK AND ANALYZE YOUR RUNS Record your outdoor training and keep your full training history in one place. • GPS route tracking • Distance and duration • Pace and speed • Elevation gain and loss • Calories and training data • Run history • Progress statistics SEE THE TERRAIN IN 3D Prepare for the terrain before you even hit the trail. • Immersive 3D trail maps • Elevation and slope visualization • Spot climbs, descents, and terrain changes • Discover trail routes around you • Analyze your routes before heading out TRAIN FOR THE REAL DEMANDS OF TRAIL RUNNING Trail running is about more than just logging miles. TrailRun also helps you work on the elements that make a real difference on the trails: • Endurance and uphill training • Uphill and downhill technique • Trail-specific strength training • Nutrition and race fueling strategy • Recovery and gradual return to running • Mental preparation • Trail and mountain gear advice FROM YOUR FIRST TRAIL TO YOUR NEXT BIG GOAL Whether you're discovering trail running, getting back into training, preparing for your first race, or aiming for your next ultra, TrailRun helps you move forward with a clear plan built around your progress. Set your goal. Follow your plan. Progress week after week. Several features are available for free. Upgrade to TrailRun Pro to unlock your full training plan and advanced features. Enjoy a 7-day free trial of TrailRun Pro. TRAILRUN PRO TrailRun Pro subscriptions are available monthly, quarterly, or yearly. • A 7-day free trial is available to eligible new users. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when the purchase is confirmed. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://trailrunapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://trailrunapp.com/legal

Screenshots

NS Boxing4 screens
TrailRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrailRun at Free against NS Boxing's $0.99. TrailRun also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.2). NS Boxing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads 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

TrailRun is free to download; NS Boxing costs $0.99 up front. TrailRun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NS Boxing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrailRun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NS Boxing has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of NS Boxing's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrailRun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NS Boxing ships an update every 9 months, TrailRun fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
NS Boxing versus TrailRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNS BoxingTrailRun
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB116 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPolemics Applications LLCKilian FRADET

Customer experience

NS Boxing

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

TrailRun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NS Boxing

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TrailRun

Subscriptions3
  • TrailRun Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TrailRun Pro - Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • TrailRun Pro – 1 year7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NS Boxing free?
NS Boxing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailRun free?
TrailRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NS Boxing or TrailRun?
TrailRun is rated higher. NS Boxing averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TrailRun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NS Boxing or TrailRun have ads?
Neither NS Boxing nor TrailRun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NS Boxing or TrailRun?
NS Boxing ships an update every 9 months, and TrailRun fortnightly. Most recently, NS Boxing was updated on November 5, 2026 and TrailRun on November 5, 2026.

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