Comparison

BlazePace vs BoxRound

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

Head to head
About

BlazePace

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Go further and faster by going slower — or go faster by going faster. BlazePace will assist you in keeping you in your target pace by using audible cues when running or walking outdoors. - Multiple alert types - The target pace can be changed mid-run - The frequency of notifications can be configured - The pace notifications can be muted while warming up or cooling down - Support for both metric and imperial units Your workouts are visible within the Apple Activity application as soon as you're done with your workout.

About

BoxRound

This app provides a customizable timer for boxing and HIIT workouts, featuring clear visual cues, authentic bell sounds, and haptic feedback. It automatically tracks your workout history with detailed stats and streaks, and includes a built-in stopwatch for freestyle timing. Train effectively with its intuitive interface and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Customizable round and rest timers
  • Authentic boxing bell and warning sounds
  • Haptic feedback for alerts
  • Workout history and stats tracking
  • Built-in stopwatch
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark UI mode
Features
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BoxRound is a modern boxing round timer and workout tracker built for fighters and fitness fans. Pick a preset or dial-in your own rounds, rest, prep, and warning times—then tap Start and focus on training while BoxRound handles the bell, haptics, and countdowns. Why you’ll love it • One-tap presets: Amateur, Professional, Championship • Fully customizable round, rest, prep, warning, and total-round settings • Clear visual timer with animated bell and easy-to-read digits • Authentic boxing-bell + 10-second warning sound with haptic feedback • Skip, pause, and reset controls at your fingertips • Automatic workout history with charts, stats, and streak tracking • Built-in stopwatch for free-style timing • Clean dark UI that looks great in the gym and saves battery • Works offline and plays nicely with your music or podcasts Train smarter, push harder, and step into every round with confidence—download BoxRound today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlazePace at daily against BoxRound's every 4 days. BlazePace also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlazePace ships an update daily, BoxRound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BlazePace versus BoxRound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlazePaceBoxRound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoakim StienNomadic Spaces Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BlazePace

No in-app purchases

None

BoxRound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlazePace free?
BlazePace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxRound free?
BoxRound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlazePace or BoxRound have ads?
Neither BlazePace nor BoxRound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlazePace or BoxRound?
BlazePace ships an update daily, and BoxRound every 4 days. Most recently, BlazePace was updated on October 19, 2026 and BoxRound on October 8, 2026.

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