# Cold & Breathwork vs Boxing Interval Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxing Interval Timer at 100% against Cold & Breathwork's 33%. Boxing Interval Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cold & Breathwork's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cold & Breathwork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Boxing Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cold & Breathwork has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cold & Breathwork's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boxing Interval Timer's.

Cold & Breathwork ships an update every 5 days, Boxing Interval Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold & Breathwork | Boxing Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-and-breathwork-coldsmith/id6469033824/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer-boxiit/id6742499744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Karniej](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693356080) | [Bethurel Griffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/912137739) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold & Breathwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-and-breathwork-coldsmith/id6469033824)

Track cold showers, ice baths, and breathing exercises to build discipline and boost energy. Offers personalized tools, habit tracking, and visual progress insights. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive wellness monitoring.

**Highlights:** Cold plunge and shower timer, Habit builder and streak tracker, Guided breathwork timers, Visual insights and achievements, Apple Health integration, Cold challenges and goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coldsmith Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Coldsmith Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Coldsmith Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### Boxing Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-interval-timer-boxiit/id6742499744)

This interval timer app is optimized for background operation, ensuring your workout sounds continue even when your device is locked. It offers customizable workouts, round bells, and live activity integration for a seamless training experience.

**Highlights:** Background operation, Round bell and clapper sounds, Live Activities integration, Customizable workouts, Dual progress bars, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save workout, Live Activities | $0.59 | per 7 days |
| Save workout, Live Activities | $29.99 | per year |
| Save workouts, Live Activities | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold & Breathwork free?

Cold & Breathwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boxing Interval Timer free?

Boxing Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cold & Breathwork or Boxing Interval Timer?

Boxing Interval Timer is rated higher. Cold & Breathwork averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Boxing Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cold & Breathwork or Boxing Interval Timer have ads?

Neither Cold & Breathwork nor Boxing Interval Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cold & Breathwork or Boxing Interval Timer?

Cold & Breathwork ships an update every 5 days, and Boxing Interval Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Cold & Breathwork was updated on July 23, 2026 and Boxing Interval Timer on September 17, 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.*