Comparison

Project Shape vs Knockout

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

Head to head
About

Project Shape

Features
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My name is Tobias Wissmann and i am an Men´s Physique Athlete and Online Fitness Coach with over a decade experience. With Project Shape I offer Online Fitness Coaching for everybody. I offer coaching for athletes (contest prep) and also for "normal" people who just want to get in shape or gain some muscles. My Coaching Service includes Nutrion, Workout, Supplement and PED plans, weekly check Ins, daily support and of course adjustments on the programms/plans. * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

About

Knockout

This app provides a structured and intense training experience for various interval workouts, including boxing, MMA, and HIIT. Users can easily create custom routines or use presets, with features like random cues and clear transition sounds to enhance focus and performance.

Highlights
  • Customizable flexible timers
  • Fast start presets
  • Random audio cue signals
  • Step-end transition sounds
  • Quick editing of routines
  • Focused fight screen with big timer
  • Training statistics tracking
Features
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Learn boxing step by step with guided video lessons, combo workouts, and a customizable round timer. Knockout turns solo practice into a structured training path. Learn the fundamentals, complete focused sessions, earn XP, and build your Attack, Defense, and Speed. Start with your first lesson free, then keep leveling up your fighter. GUIDED BOXING LESSONS • Follow progressive training from stance and guard to jabs, crosses, movement, defense, and combinations. • Watch clear video demonstrations before each drill. • See the active technique, round, and rest without losing focus. • Explore additional workouts and combo sessions as you progress. PROGRESS THAT KEEPS YOU TRAINING • Choose the skill you want to prioritize. • Earn XP across Attack, Defense, and Speed. • Level up your fighter by completing lessons. • Build your streak and keep moving through your training path. A POWERFUL ROUND TIMER • Create custom routines with prepare, work, rest, and repeat steps. • Set round counts and durations exactly how you train. • Add random audio cues to improve reaction and timing. • Customize step names, colors, and transition sounds. • Start fast with presets for boxing, MMA, HIIT, Tabata, and interval training. • Review completed sessions, rounds, and active training time. FOR HOME, BAG, OR GYM Use Knockout for shadowboxing, heavy bag workouts, combo drills, conditioning, sparring rounds, and coach-led sessions. Train with or without equipment and stay focused from the first bell to the last. Start your lesson. Build your skills. Own the next round. SUBSCRIPTIONS Start with a free lesson. Some lessons, workouts, combos, and features require an auto-renewing Knockout Pro subscription. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://boxing-timer-ee6c4.web.app/PrivacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://boxing-timer-ee6c4.web.app/TermsOfUse.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Project Shape3 screens
Knockout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knockout at weekly against Project Shape's every 6 weeks. Project Shape's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. Project Shape sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $219.99 per month and Knockout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Shape ships an update every 6 weeks, Knockout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Project Shape versus Knockout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject ShapeKnockout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB222 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTobias WissmannSerhii Kopytchuk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Project Shape

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Coaching$219.991 Month
2 purchases

Knockout

Subscriptions2
  • Knockout Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Knockout Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Project Shape free?
Project Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knockout free?
Knockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Project Shape or Knockout have ads?
Neither Project Shape nor Knockout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Shape or Knockout?
Project Shape ships an update every 6 weeks, and Knockout weekly. Most recently, Project Shape was updated on October 20, 2026 and Knockout on October 6, 2026.

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